Kynurenine production inhibitor

ABSTRACT

Provided is a kynurenine production inhibitor comprising a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by formula (I): 
                         
(wherein R 50  and R 51  may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom or the like, G 1  and G 2  may be the same or different and each represent a nitrogen atom or the like, X represents formula (III):
 
                         
(wherein m 1  and m 2  may be the same or different and each represent an integer of 0 or 1, Y represents an oxygen atom or the like, and R 6  and R 7  may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom or the like),
 
R 1  represents optionally substituted lower alkyl or the like, R 2  represents a hydrogen atom or the like, and R 3  represents optionally substituted lower alkyl or the like), and the like.

This application is a U.S. national stage of International ApplicationNo. PCT/JP2009/069065 filed Nov. 9, 2009.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a kynurenine production inhibitor, anitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof having an inhibitory effect on kynurenineproduction, and the like.

BACKGROUND ART

Cancer cells excessively express tumor-associated antigens. The hostimmune system is considered to respond to the tumor-associated antigensand then exert cellular immunity to eliminate tumors. However, variousimmune escape mechanisms are present in microenvironment, such as tumor,or in the whole body, and when hosts fail to eliminate tumors, thetumors grow.

Recently, it has been reported that indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), atryptophan-metabolizing enzyme, inhibits the proliferation of T cellsand NK cells and activates regulatory T cells, thereby causing thedepression of the host immune system. The expression of IDO is increasedin the tumor tissue, and IFN-γ stimulation induces expression of IDO incancer cells and dendritic cells (for example, the Journal of ClinicalInvestigation (J. Clin. Invest.), vol. 117, No. 5, pp. 1147-1154(2007)). In a human, in the kynurenine pathway, in which IDO is involvedas the initiation step, 90% of tryptophan, an essential amino acid, ismetabolized into kynurenine, and subsequently into 3OH-kynurenine,quinolinic acid, and the like. Activation of IDO decreases thetryptophan concentration and increases the kynurenine concentration in alocal or systemic manner, and tryptophan metabolites containingkynurenine induce the death of T cells and NK cells (for example, theJournal of Experimental Medicine (J. Exp. Med.), vol. 196, No. 4, pp.447-457 (2002)). The tryptophan metabolism induces conversion ofCD4⁺CD25⁻ T cells into regulatory T cells (for example, Blood, vol. 109,No. 7, pp. 2871-2877 (2007)). In the culture supernatant of dendriticcells in which expression of IDO has been induced by INF-γ, thetryptophan concentration is decreased and the kynurenine concentrationis increased. In co-culture of T cells with such dendritic cells, T cellproliferation is suppressed compared to co-culture with unstimulateddendritic cells (for example, the Journal of Experimental Medicine (J.Exp. Med.), vol. 196, No. 4, pp. 447-457 (2002)).

From the above facts, in the tumor environment with an increasedexpression of IDO, the increased kynurenine concentration induced bytryptophan metabolism suppresses antitumor effector cells, which isconsidered to be one of the immune escape mechanisms in tumors (forexample, the Journal of Clinical Investigation (J. Clin. Invest.), vol.117, No. 5, pp. 1147-1154 (2007)).

An increased expression of IDO in the tumor tissue of colorectal cancerand prostate cancer has been reported (for example, Clinical CancerResearch (Clin. Cancer Res.), vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 1144-1151 (2006); andEuropean Journal of Cancer (Eur. J. Cancer), vol. 44, No. 15, pp.2266-2275 (2008)). In acute myeloid leukemia cells, IDO isconstitutively expressed (for example, Leukemia, vol. 21, pp. 353-355(2007)). It is reported that endometrial cancer, melanoma and ovariancancer patients with an increased expression of IDO have a poorprognosis (for example, British Journal of Cancer (Br. J. Cancer), vol.95, No. 11, 1555-1561 (2006); the Journal of Clinical Investigation (J.Clin. Invest.), vol. 114, No. 2, 280-290 (2004); and Clinical CancerResearch (Clin. Cancer Res.), vol. 11, No. 16, 6030-6039 (2005)). Inadult T cell leukemia lymphoma and acute myeloid leukemia, thekynurenine/tryptophan ratio in the blood is increased (for example,Leukemia Research (Leuk. Res.), vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 39-45 (2009); andLeukemia Research (Leuk. Res.), vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 490-494 (2009)). Itis reported that melanoma patients with an increasedkynurenine/tryptophan ratio in the blood have a poor prognosis (forexample, Dermatology, vol. 214, No. 1, pp. 8-14 (2007)). As mentionedabove, it is thought that IDO and/or kynurenine is involved in manysolid cancers and blood cancers.

1-methyltryptophan (1-MT), a tryptophan derivative, competes withtryptophan and thereby inhibits kynurenine production (for example,Cancer Research (Cancer Res.), vol. 67, No. 2, pp. 792-800 (2007)).Suppression of T cell proliferation in the presence of IDO-expressingcancer cells and dendritic cells is cancelled by 1-MT (for example,Cancer Research (Cancer Res.), vol. 67, No. 2, pp. 792-800 (2007)).Further, 1-MT induces major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-restrictedrejection in allogeneic pregnant mice (for example, Nature Immunology(Nat. Immunol.), vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 64-68 (2001)). These results suggestthat inhibition of IDO suppresses kynurenine production and inducesimmunity.

In mice bearing mouse melanoma cells, 1-MT shows an antitumor effect.This effect disappears in immunodeficient mice (for example, CancerResearch (Cancer Res.), vol. 67, No. 2, pp. 792-800 (2007)). Theseresults suggest that the antitumor effect of 1-MT is based onimmunostimulation caused by IDO inhibition-mediated inhibitory effect onkynurenine production.

On the other hand, it is reported that, in HIV positive patients, theIDO expression in PBMC and the viral load correlate with each other (forexample, Blood, vol. 109, pp. 3351-3359 (2007)). It is also reportedthat, in chronic hepatitis C patients, the IDO mRNA level in the liveris increased, and the kynurenine/tryptophan ratio in the serum isincreased (for example, the Journal of Virology (J. Virol.), vol. 81,No. 7, pp. 3662-3666 (2007)).

As mentioned above, it is thought that IDO inhibitors and/or kynurenineproduction inhibitors are promising as a preventive or therapeutic agentfor diseases in which kynurenine production is involved, such as cancer,AIDS, AIDS dementia, Alzheimer's disease, depression, infections, andimmune diseases.

On the other hand, pyrazine derivatives having an endothelinantagonistic effect are known (see patent literature 1 and nonpatentliterature 1).

As a therapeutic agent for diseases in which chemokines are involved,N-pyrazinyl-2-thiophenesulfonamide derivatives (see patent literature2), N-pyrazinylbenzenesulfonamide derivatives (see patent literature 3)N-(2-quinoxalinyl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives (see patent literature4), and the like are known. As a chemokine receptor antagonist,N-pyrazinylbenzenesulfonamide derivatives,N-(2-quinoxalinyl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives (see patent literatures5 and 6), pyridopyrazin-2-on-3-ylmethanesulfonamide derivatives (seepatent literature 7), and the like are known. As a functional modulatorof thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC; CC chemokine ligand17 (CCL17)) and/or of macrophage-derived chemokine (MDC; CC chemokineligand 22 (CCL22)), N-pyrazinylbenzenesulfonamide derivatives,N-(2-pyridopyrazinyl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives (see patentliterature 8), and the like are known.

N-(2-quinoxalinyl)benzenesulfonamide derivatives (see patent literatures9 and 10) having an inhibitory activity againstphosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K), and the like are known.

PRIOR ART Patent Literature

-   Patent Literature 1: Published Japanese Translations of PCT    International Publication for Patent Application No. 510987/1997-   Patent Literature 2: WO 03/051870-   Patent Literature 3: WO 03/059893-   Patent Literature 4: WO 05/021513-   Patent Literature 5: WO 04/007472-   Patent Literature 6: WO 05/023771-   Patent Literature 7: WO 97/032858-   Patent Literature 8: Japanese Published Unexamined Patent    Application (Kokai) No. 137723/2006-   Patent Literature 9: WO 07/044,729-   Patent Literature 10: WO 07/023,186

Nonpatent Literature

-   Non Patent Literature 1:-   Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 1997, vol. 40, p. 996

SUMMARY OF INVENTION Problems to be Solved by Invention

An object of the present invention is to provide a kynurenine productioninhibitor, and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having an inhibitory effect onkynurenine production, and the like.

Means for Solving Problems

The present invention relates to the following (1) to (41).

(1) A kynurenine production inhibitor comprising, as an activeingredient, a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented byformula (I):

{wherein R⁵⁰ and R⁵¹ may be the same or different and each represent ahydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkoxy or halogen, or R⁵⁰and R⁵¹ are combined together with the two respective adjacent carbonatoms to form ring A selected from a benzene ring, a naphthalene ringand a pyridine ring (wherein the ring A may have a substituent(s), thenumber of which is from 1 to the substitutable number, and thesubstituent(s) may be the same or different and each is halogen,optionally substituted lower alkyl or optionally substituted loweralkoxy),G¹ and G² may be the same or different and each represent a nitrogenatom or CH with the proviso that G¹ and G² do not represent CH at thesame time,X represents formula (III):

[wherein m¹ and m² may be the same or different and each represent aninteger of 0 or 1,Y represents an oxygen atom, —S(O)m³- (wherein m³ represents an integerfrom 0 to 2) or —NR⁸— (wherein R⁸ represents a hydrogen atom oroptionally substituted lower alkyl), andR⁶ and R⁷ may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogenatom, halogen, cyano, carboxy, optionally substituted lower alkyl,optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, anoptionally substituted heterocyclic group, optionally substituted loweralkanoyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl or —CONR¹²R¹³(wherein R¹² and R¹³ may be the same or different and each represent ahydrogen atom or optionally substituted lower alkyl, or R¹² and R¹³ arecombined together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to form an optionallysubstituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group)],R¹ represents optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substitutedlower alkenyl, optionally substituted lower alkynyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic group or —NR²⁴R²⁵ (wherein R²⁴ and R²⁵ may bethe same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, optionallysubstituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted lower alkenyl,optionally substituted lower alkynyl or optionally substitutedcycloalkyl),R² represents a hydrogen atom or optionally substituted lower alkyl, orR¹ and R² are combined together with the adjacent sulfur atom andnitrogen atom to form an optionally substituted sulfur-containing andnitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, andR³ represents optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substitutedheterocyclic group, optionally substituted lower alkanoyl, optionallysubstituted lower alkoxycarbonyl or —CONR²⁸R²⁹ (wherein R²⁸ and R²⁹ maybe the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom oroptionally substituted lower alkyl, or R²⁸ and R²⁹ are combined togetherwith the adjacent nitrogen atom to form an optionally substitutednitrogen-containing heterocyclic group)},or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.(2) The kynurenine production inhibitor according to (1), wherein G¹ andG² are nitrogen atoms.(3) The kynurenine production inhibitor according to (1) or (2), whereinR² is a hydrogen atom.(4) The kynurenine production inhibitor according to any one of (1) to(3), wherein m¹ and m² are 1 and Y is an oxygen atom.(5) The kynurenine production inhibitor according to any one of (1) to(4), wherein either R⁶ or R⁷ is a hydrogen atom.(6) The kynurenine production inhibitor according to any one of (1) to(4), wherein R⁶ is optionally substituted lower alkyl.(7) The kynurenine production inhibitor according to any one of (1) to(6), wherein R¹ is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionallysubstituted lower alkenyl, optionally substituted lower alkynyl,optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or anoptionally substituted heterocyclic group.(8) The kynurenine production inhibitor according to any one of (1) to(7), wherein R³ is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic group.(9) A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by formula(II):

{wherein ring A¹ represents a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring or apyridine ring (wherein the ring A¹ may have a substituent (s), thenumber of which is from 1 to the substitutable number, and thesubstituent(s) may be the same or different and each is halogen,optionally substituted lower alkyl or optionally substituted loweralkoxy),

X^(A) represents formula (IV):

[wherein m^(1A) and m^(2A) may be the same or different and eachrepresent an integer of 0 or 1,Y^(A) represents an oxygen atom, —S(O)m^(3A)- (wherein m^(3A) representsan integer from 0 to 2) or —NR^(8A)— (wherein R^(8A) represents ahydrogen atom or optionally substituted lower alkyl), and R^(6A) andR^(7A) may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom,halogen, cyano, carboxy, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic group, optionally substituted lower alkanoyl,optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl or—CONR^(12A)R^(13A)(wherein R^(12A) and R^(13A) may be the same ordifferent and each represent a hydrogen atom or optionally substitutedlower alkyl, or R^(12A) and R^(13A) are combined together with theadjacent nitrogen atom to form an optionally substitutednitrogen-containing heterocyclic group)],R^(1A) represents optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionallysubstituted lower alkenyl, optionally substituted lower alkynyl,optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, anoptionally substituted heterocyclic group or —NR^(24A)R^(25A) (whereinR^(24A) and R^(25A) may be the same or different and each represent ahydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionallysubstituted lower alkenyl, optionally substituted lower alkynyl oroptionally substituted cycloalkyl),R^(2A) represents a hydrogen atom or optionally substituted lower alkyl,or R^(1A) and R^(2A) are combined together with the adjacent sulfur atomand nitrogen atom to form an optionally substituted sulfur-containingand nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, andR^(3A) represents optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl, an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic group, optionally substituted lower alkanoyl,optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl or —CONR^(28A)R^(29A)(wherein R^(28A) and R^(29A) may be the same or different and eachrepresent a hydrogen atom or optionally substituted lower alkyl, orR^(28A) and R^(29A) are combined together with the adjacent nitrogenatom to form an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclicgroup)},or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.(10) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (9), wherein R^(1A) is optionallysubstituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted lower alkenyl,optionally substituted lower alkynyl or —NR^(24AA)R^(25AA) (whereinR^(24AA) and R^(25AA) may be the same or different and each represent ahydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionallysubstituted lower alkenyl or optionally substituted lower alkynyl).(11) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (9), wherein R^(1A) is optionallysubstituted aryl or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group.(12) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (11), whereinring A¹ is a benzene ring or a pyridine ring.(13) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (12), whereinm^(1A) is 1.(14) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (13), wherein Y^(A) is an oxygenatom.(15) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (14), whereinm^(2A) is 1.(16) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (15), wherein R^(7A) is a hydrogenatom.(17) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (15) or(16), wherein R^(6A) is halogen, cyano, carboxy, optionally substitutedlower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substitutedaryl, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, optionallysubstituted lower alkanoyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonylor —CONR^(12A)R^(13A) (wherein R^(12A) and R^(13A) have the samemeanings as defined above, respectively).(18) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (15) or (16), wherein R^(6A) isoptionally substituted lower alkyl or an optionally substitutedheterocyclic group.(19) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (15) or (16), wherein R^(6A) isfluorine-substituted lower alkyl.(20) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (15) or (16), wherein R^(6A) istrifluoromethyl.(21) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (20), whereinR^(3A) is optionally substituted lower alkyl.(22) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (20), whereinR^(3A) is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substitutedaryl, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, optionallysubstituted lower alkanoyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonylor —CONR^(28A)R^(29A) (wherein R^(28A) and R^(29A) have the samemeanings as defined above, respectively).(23) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (20), whereinR^(3A) is optionally substituted aryl or an optionally substitutedheterocyclic group.(24) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (23), whereinR^(2A) is a hydrogen atom.(25) A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient,the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof described in anyone of (9) to (24).(26) A kynurenine production inhibitor comprising, as an activeingredient, the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in any one of (9) to(24).(27) A method for inhibiting kynurenine production, comprising a step ofadministering an effective amount of the nitrogen-containingheterocyclic compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofdescribed in any one of (9) to (24).(28) Use of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in anyone of (9) to(24) for the manufacture of a kynurenine production inhibitor.(29) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (24) for use ininhibiting kynurenine production.(30) A preventive or therapeutic agent for a disease in which kynurenineproduction is involved, comprising, as an active ingredient, thenitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof described in anyone of (1) to (8).(31) A preventive or therapeutic agent for a disease in which kynurenineproduction is involved, comprising, as an active ingredient, thenitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof described in any one of (9) to (24).(32) The preventive or therapeutic agent according to (30) or (31),wherein the disease in which kynurenine production is involved iscancer.(33) A method for preventing or treating a disease in which kynurenineproduction is involved, comprising a step of administering an effectiveamount of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in any one of (1) to(8).(34) A method for preventing or treating a disease in which kynurenineproduction is involved, comprising a step of administering an effectiveamount of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in any one of (9) to(24).(35) The method according to (33) or (34), wherein the disease in whichkynurenine production is involved is cancer.(36) Use of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in any one of (1) to(8) for the manufacture of a preventive or therapeutic agent for adisease in which kynurenine production is involved.(37) Use of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in any one of (9) to(24) for the manufacture of a preventive or therapeutic agent for adisease in which kynurenine production is involved.(38) The use of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to (36) or (37),wherein the disease in which kynurenine production is involved iscancer.(39) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof described in any one of (1) to (8) for use inpreventing or treating a disease in which kynurenine production isinvolved.(40) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of (9) to (24) for use inpreventing or treating a disease in which kynurenine production isinvolved.(41) The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to (39) or(40), wherein the disease in which kynurenine production is involved iscancer.

Effects of Invention

The present invention provides a kynurenine production inhibitor, and anitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof having an inhibitory effect on kynurenineproduction, and the like.

MODES FOR CARRYING OUT INVENTION

Hereinafter, the compounds represented by the above formulae (I) and(II) are referred to as Compounds (I) and (II), respectively. The sameapplies to other compounds having different formula numbers.

The definitions of the respective groups and their substituents in theformulae (I) and (II) are as follows.

(i) Examples of the halogen include each atom of fluorine, chlorine,bromine and iodine. Preferred examples of the halogen include a fluorineatom, a chlorine atom, and the like.

(ii) Examples of the lower alkyl moieties of the lower alkyl, the loweralkoxy, the lower alkoxycarbonyl and the lower alkylsulfonyl includelinear or branched alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms. More specificexamples thereof include methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl,isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl, neopentyl, n-hexyl, n-heptyl,n-octyl, n-nonyl, n-decyl, and the like. Preferred examples thereofinclude linear or branched alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and thelike. More preferred examples thereof include methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, and the like.(iii) Examples of the cycloalkyl include cycloalkyl having 3 to 10carbon atoms. More specific examples thereof include cyclopropyl,cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl,cyclodecyl, noradamantyl, adamantyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl,bicyclo[2.2.2]octyl, bicyclo[3.3.0]octyl, bicyclo[3.3.1]nonyl, and thelike. Preferred examples thereof include cycloalkyl having 3 to 6 carbonatoms, and the like. More preferred examples thereof includecyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, and the like.

The cycloalkyl may be, for example, cycloalkyl condensed with aryl. Morespecific examples thereof include tetrahydronaphthalenyl, and the like.

(iv) Examples of the lower alkenyl include linear or branched alkenylhaving 2 to 10 carbon atoms. More specific examples thereof includevinyl, allyl, 1-propenyl, 1-butenyl, 3-butenyl, 2-pentenyl, 4-pentenyl,2-hexenyl, 5-hexenyl, 2-decenyl, 9-decenyl, and the like. Preferredexamples thereof include linear or branched alkenyl having 2 to 3 carbonatoms, and the like. More preferred examples thereof include allyl, andthe like.(v) Examples of the lower alkynyl include linear or branched alkynylhaving 2 to 10 carbon atoms. More specific examples thereof includeethynyl, 1-propynyl, 2-propynyl, 3-butynyl, 4-pentynyl, 5-hexynyl,9-decynyl, and the like. Preferred examples thereof include linear orbranched alkynyl having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and the like. Morepreferred examples thereof include 2-propynyl, and the like.(vi) Examples of the aryl include monocyclic aryl and condensed aryl inwhich two or more rings are fused. More specific examples thereofinclude aryl having 6 to 14 ring carbon atoms, such as phenyl, naphthyl,indenyl, and anthranil. Preferred examples thereof include aryl having 6to 10 carbon atoms, and the like. More preferred examples thereofinclude phenyl, naphthyl, and the like.(vii) Examples of the lower alkanoyl include linear or branched loweralkanoyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms. More specific examples thereofinclude formyl, acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, valeryl,isovaleryl, pivaloyl, hexanoyl, heptanoyl, octanoyl, and the like.Preferred examples thereof include linear or branched lower alkanoylhaving 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and the like. More preferred examplesthereof include formyl, acetyl, propionyl, and the like.(viii) Examples of the heterocyclic group include an aromaticheterocyclic group, an aliphatic heterocyclic group, and the like.

Examples of the aromatic heterocyclic group include a 5- or 6-memberedmonocyclic aromatic heterocyclic group which contains at least oneheteroatom selected from a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom and a sulfuratom, a bicyclic or tricyclic condensed aromatic heterocyclic group inwhich 3- to 8-membered rings are fused and which contains at least oneheteroatom selected from a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom and a sulfuratom, and the like. More specific examples thereof include furyl,thienyl, pyrrolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl,oxadiazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, triazolyl,tetrazolyl, pyridyl, pyridyl-1-oxide, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl,pyrazinyl, triazinyl, benzofuranyl, benzothiophenyl, benzoxazolyl,benzothiazolyl, isoindolyl, indolyl, indazolyl, benzimidazolyl,benzotriazolyl, oxazolopyrimidinyl, thiazolopyrimidinyl,pyrrolopyridinyl, pyrrolopyrimidinyl, imidazopyridinyl, purinyl,quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, phthalazinyl, quinazolinyl,quinoxalinyl, naphthyridinyl, and the like. Preferred examples thereofinclude a 5- or 6-membered monocyclic aromatic heterocyclic group whichcontains at least one nitrogen atom, a 5- or 6-membered monocyclicaromatic heterocyclic group which contains 1 or 2 heteroatoms selectedfrom an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom, a bicyclic or tricyclic condensedaromatic heterocyclic group in which 5- or 6-membered rings are fusedand which contains at least one heteroatom selected from a nitrogenatom, an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom, and the like. More preferredexamples thereof include imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl,pyrazinyl, pyridyl, pyridyl-1-oxide, thienyl, furyl, benzofuranyl,benzothiophenyl, indolyl, quinolinyl, benzotriazolyl, and the like.

Examples of the aliphatic heterocyclic group include a 5- or 6-memberedmonocyclic aliphatic heterocyclic group which contains at least oneheteroatom selected from a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom and a sulfuratom, a bicyclic or tricyclic condensed aliphatic heterocyclic group inwhich 3- to 8-membered rings are fused and which contains at least oneheteroatom selected from a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom and a sulfuratom, and the like. More specific examples thereof include aziridinyl,azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, piperidinyl, quinuclidinyl,azepanyl, 1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridyl, 1,2-dihydropyridyl, imidazolidinyl,pyrazolidinyl, piperazinyl, homopiperazinyl, pyrazolinyl, oxiranyl,oxetanyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl,5,6-dihydro-2H-pyranyl, 1,4-dioxanyl, 1,3-dioxanyl,tetrahydro-2H-thiopyranyl, tetrahydro-2H-thiopyranyl-1,1-dioxide,tetrahydro-2H-thiopyranyl-1-oxide, oxazolidinyl, morpholino,morpholinyl, thioxazolidinyl, thiomorpholinyl, 2H-oxazolyl,2H-thioxazolyl, dihydroindolyl, dihydroisoindolyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl,benzimidazolidinyl, dihydrobenzoxazolyl, dihydrobenzothioxazolyl,3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazinyl, tetrahydroquinolyl,tetrahydroisoquinolyl, chromanyl, thiochromanyl, tetrahydroquinoxalinyl,tetrahydroquinazolinyl, dihydrobenzodioxanyl, and the like. Preferredexamples thereof include a 5- or 6-membered monocyclic aliphaticheterocyclic group which contains at least one heteroatom selected froma nitrogen atom and an oxygen atom, a 6-membered monocyclic aliphaticheterocyclic group which contains one sulfur atom, a bicyclic condensedaliphatic heterocyclic group in which 5- or 6-membered rings are fusedand which contains at least one heteroatom selected from a nitrogenatom, an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom, and the like. More preferredexamples thereof include tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl, morpholino, morpholinyl,pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydro-2H-thiopyranyl,tetrahydro-2H-thiopyranyl-1,1-dioxide,tetrahydro-2H-thiopyranyl-1-oxide, tetrahydrofuranyl,3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazinyl, piperidino, piperidinyl,quinuclidinyl, thiochromanyl, 1,3-dioxanyl, 1,2-dihydropyridyl, and thelike.

Examples of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group formed togetherwith the adjacent nitrogen atom include a 5- or 6-membered monocyclicheterocyclic group which contains at least one nitrogen atom (themonocyclic heterocyclic group may further contain another nitrogen atom,an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom), a bicyclic or tricyclic condensedheterocyclic group in which 3- to 8-membered rings are fused and whichcontains at least one nitrogen atom (the condensed heterocyclic groupmay further contain another nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or a sulfuratom), and the like. More specific examples thereof include aziridinyl,azetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, azepanyl, pyrrolyl,imidazolidinyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolidinyl, pyrazolinyl, pyrazolyl,piperazinyl, homopiperazinyl, oxazolidinyl, 2H-oxazolyl,thioxazolidinyl, 2H-thioxazolyl, morpholino, thiomorpholinyl,dihydroindolyl, dihydroisoindolyl, indolyl, isoindolyl,tetrahydroquinolyl, tetrahydroisoquinolyl, dihydrobenzoxazolyl,dihydrobenzothioxazolyl, benzimidazolidinyl, benzimidazolyl,dihydroindazolyl, indazolyl, benzotriazolyl, pyrrolopyridinyl,pyrrolopyrimidinyl, imidazopyridinyl, purinyl, and the like. Preferredexamples thereof include a 5- or 6-membered monocyclic heterocyclicgroup which contains at least one nitrogen atom. Morpholino isparticularly preferred.

(x) Examples of the sulfur-containing and nitrogen-containingheterocyclic group formed together with the adjacent nitrogen atom andsulfur atom include a 5- or 6-membered monocyclic heterocyclic groupwhich contains at least one sulfur atom and at least one nitrogen atom(the monocyclic heterocyclic group may further contain another nitrogenatom, an oxygen atom or another sulfur atom), a bicyclic or tricycliccondensed heterocyclic group in which 3- to 8-membered rings are fusedand which contains at least one sulfur atom and at least one nitrogenatom (the condensed heterocyclic group may further contain anothernitrogen atom, an oxygen atom or another sulfur atom), and the like.More specific examples thereof include 1,1-dioxoisothiazolidinyl, andthe like.(xi) The substituents of the optionally substituted lower alkyl, theoptionally substituted lower alkoxy, the optionally substitutedcycloalkyl, the optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl and theoptionally substituted lower alkanoyl may be the same or different andthe number thereof is, for example, 1 to the substitutable number,preferably 1 to 3, and examples thereof include(xi-a) halogen,(xi-b) hydroxy,(xi-c) cyano,(xi-d) carboxy,(xi-e) optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl (the number of thesubstituent of the substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl is, for example, 1to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, cyano, loweralkoxy, optionally substituted aryl (the number of the substituent ofthe substituted aryl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereofinclude halogen, hydroxy, cyano, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and thelike), and the like),(xi-f) optionally substituted cycloalkyl (the number of the substituentof the substituted cycloalkyl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examplesthereof include halogen, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, optionally substitutedlower alkyl (the number of the substituent of the substituted loweralkyl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen,hydroxy, cyano, lower alkoxy, and the like), and the like),(xi-g) optionally substituted lower alkoxy (the number of thesubstituent of the substituted lower alkoxy is, for example, 1 to 3, andexamples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, and the like),(xi-h) optionally substituted aryl (the number of the substituent of thesubstituted aryl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereof includehalogen, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, and the like),(xi-i) an optionally substituted heterocyclic group {the number of thesubstituent of the substituted heterocyclic group is, for example, 1 to3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, oxo, lower alkoxy,lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, lower alkanoyl, optionallysubstituted lower alkyl (the number of the substituent of thesubstituted lower alkyl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereofinclude halogen, hydroxy, cyano, optionally substituted lower alkoxy(the number of the substituent of the substituted lower alkoxy is, forexample, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, and thelike), and the like), optionally substituted aryl (the number of thesubstituent of the substituted aryl is, for example, 1 to 3, andexamples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, cyano, lower alkyl, loweralkoxy, and the like), an optionally substituted heterocyclic group (thenumber of the substituent of the substituted heterocyclic group is, forexample, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, cyano,lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and the like), and the like},(xi-j) —NR³¹R³² {wherein R³¹ and R³² may be the same or different andeach represent a hydrogen atom, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkenyl,lower alkynyl, lower alkanoyl, optionally substituted lower alkyl (thenumber of the substituent of the substituted lower alkyl is, forexample, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, amino, hydroxy,carboxy, carbamoyl, lower alkanoyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxy(the number of the substituent of the substituted lower alkoxy is, forexample, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, and thelike), lower alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl (thenumber of the substituent of the substituted cycloalkyl is, for example,1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, optionallysubstituted lower alkyl (the number of the substituent of thesubstituted lower alkyl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereofinclude halogen, hydroxy, and the like), and the like), mono- ordi-lower alkylamino, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group (thenumber of the substituent of the substituted heterocyclic group is, forexample, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, cyano,lower alkoxy, and the like), optionally substituted aryl (the number ofthe substituent of the substituted aryl is, for example, 1 to 3, andexamples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, cyano, lower alkoxy, and thelike), and the like), optionally substituted cycloalkyl (the number ofthe substituent of the substituted cycloalkyl is, for example, 1 to 3,and examples thereof include halogen, amino, hydroxy, and the like),optionally substituted aryl (the number of the substituent of thesubstituted aryl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereof includehalogen, amino, hydroxy, optionally substituted lower alkyl (the numberof the substituent of the substituted lower alkyl is, for example, 1 to3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, and the like), anoptionally substituted heterocyclic group (the number of the substituentof the substituted heterocyclic group is, for example, 1 to 3, andexamples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,and the like), and the like), or an optionally substituted heterocyclicgroup (the number of the substituent of the substituted heterocyclicgroup is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen,amino, hydroxy, optionally substituted lower alkyl (the number of thesubstituent of the substituted lower alkyl is, for example, 1 to 3, andexamples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, and the like), an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic group (the number of the substituent of thesubstituted heterocyclic group is, for example, 1 to 3, and examplesthereof include halogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and thelike), and the like)},(xi-k) —CONR³³R³⁴ {wherein R³³ and R³⁴ may be the same or different andeach represent a hydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkyl (thenumber of the substituent of the substituted lower alkyl is, forexample, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, amino, hydroxy,carboxy, carbamoyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxy (the number ofthe substituent of the substituted lower alkoxy is, for example, 1 to 3,and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, and the like), loweralkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl (the number of thesubstituent of the substituted cycloalkyl is, for example, 1 to 3, andexamples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, and the like), mono- ordi-lower alkylamino, a heterocyclic group, and the like), optionallysubstituted cycloalkyl (the number of the substituent of the substitutedcycloalkyl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereof includehalogen, amino, hydroxy, and the like), or lower alkanoyl, or R³³ andR³⁴ are combined together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to form anitrogen-containing heterocyclic group},(xi-l) optionally substituted lower alkylsulfonyl (the number of thesubstituent of the substituted lower alkylsulfonyl is, for example, 1 to3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, cyano, lower alkoxy,and the like),(xi-m) tri-(lower alkyl)silyloxy, and the like.

In the above (xi), the halogen has the same meaning as defined in theabove (i), the lower alkyl moieties of the lower alkyl, the loweralkoxy, the lower alkoxycarbonyl and the lower alkylsulfonyl have thesame meanings as defined in the above (ii), the cycloalkyl has the samemeaning as defined in the above (iii), the lower alkenyl has the samemeaning as defined in the above (iv), the lower alkynyl has the samemeaning as defined in the above (v), the aryl has the same meaning asdefined in the above (vi), the lower alkanoyl has the same meaning asdefined in the above (vii), the heterocyclic group has the same meaningas defined in the above (viii), and the nitrogen-containing heterocyclicgroup formed together with the adjacent nitrogen atom has the samemeaning as defined in the above (ix).

The lower alkyl moiety of the mono- or di-lower alkylamino has the samemeaning as defined in the above (ii), and the two lower alkyl moietiesof the di-lower alkylamino may be the same or different.

The lower alkyl moiety of the tri-(lower alkyl) silyloxy has the samemeaning as defined in the above (ii), and the three lower alkyl moietiesof the tri-(lower alkyl) silyloxy may be the same or different.

(xii) The substituents of the substituted aryl, the substitutedheterocyclic group and the substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclicgroup formed together with the adjacent nitrogen atom may be the same ordifferent and the number thereof is, for example, 1 to 3, and examplesthereof include(xii-a) halogen,(xii-b) hydroxy,(xii-c) cyano,(xii-d) formyl,(xii-e) carboxy,(xii-f) lower alkoxycarbonyl,(xii-g) optionally substituted lower alkyl (the substituent of theoptionally substituted lower alkyl has the same meaning as defined inthe above (xi)),(xii-h) optionally substituted lower alkoxy (the substituent of theoptionally substituted lower alkoxy has the same meaning as defined inthe above (xi)),(xii-i) optionally substituted lower alkanoyl (the substituent of theoptionally substituted lower alkanoyl has the same meaning as defined inthe above (xi)),(xii-j) optionally substituted lower alkylsulfonyl (the substituent ofthe optionally substituted lower alkylsulfonyl has the same meaning asdefined in the above (xi)),(xii-k) optionally substituted aryl (the substituent of the optionallysubstituted aryl has the same meaning as defined in the above (xi)),(xii-l) an optionally substituted heterocyclic group (the number of thesubstituent of the substituted heterocyclic group is, for example, 1 to3, and examples thereof include halogen, nitro, hydroxy, cyano, carboxy,lower alkanoyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted lower alkyl(the number of the substituent of the substituted lower alkyl is, forexample, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include hydroxy, and the like),optionally substituted lower alkoxy (the number of the substituent ofthe substituted lower alkoxy is, for example, 1 to 3, and examplesthereof include hydroxy, and the like), and the like),(xii-m) NR³⁵R³⁶ {wherein R³⁵ and R³⁶ may be the same or different andeach represent a hydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkyl (thesubstituent of the substituted lower alkyl has the same meaning asdefined in the above (xi)), optionally substituted lower alkanoyl (thesubstituent of the substituted lower alkanoyl has the same meaning asdefined in the above (xi)), or optionally substituted aryl (thesubstituent of the substituted aryl has the same meaning as that of thesubstituted heterocyclic group in the above (xii-l))},(xii-n) —CONR³⁷R³⁸ {wherein R³⁷ and R³⁸ may be the same or different andeach represent a hydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkyl (thesubstituent of the substituted lower alkyl has the same meaning asdefined in the above (xi)), or optionally substituted aryl (thesubstituent of the substituted aryl has the same meaning as that of thesubstituted heterocyclic group in the above (xii-l)), or R³⁷ and R³⁸ arecombined together with the adjacent nitrogen atom to form an optionallysubstituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group (the substituent ofthe substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group formed togetherwith the adjacent nitrogen atom has the same meaning as that of thesubstituted heterocyclic group in the above (xii-l))},(xii-o) optionally substituted cycloalkyl (the substituent of thesubstituted cycloalkyl has the same meaning as defined in the above(xi)),and the like.

The number of the substituent of the substituted heterocyclic group andthe substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group formed togetherwith the adjacent nitrogen atom is, for example, 1 to 3, and examplesthereof include, in addition to the above (xii-a) to (xii-o), following(xii-p), (xii-q), (xii-r), and the like: (xii-p) oxo,

(xii-q) —O(CR³⁸R⁴⁰)_(n)O— (wherein R³⁹ and R⁴⁰ may be the same ordifferent and each represent a hydrogen atom, lower alkyl, or the like,n represents 1 to 3, and the two terminal oxygen atoms are bound to thesame carbon atom in the substituted heterocyclic group or thesubstituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group formed together withthe adjacent nitrogen atom),(xii-r) optionally substituted cycloalkylcarbonyl (the number of thesubstituent of the substituted cycloalkylcarbonyl is, for example, 1 to3, and examples thereof include halogen, amino, hydroxy, and the like),and the like.

In the above (xii), the halogen has the same meaning as defined in theabove (i), the lower alkyl moieties of the lower alkyl, the loweralkoxy, the lower alkoxycarbonyl and the lower alkylsulfonyl have thesame meanings as defined in the above (ii) the cycloalkyl has the samemeaning as defined in the above (iii), the aryl has the same meaning asdefined in the above (vi), the lower alkanoyl has the same meaning asdefined in the above (vii), the heterocyclic group has the same meaningas defined in the above (viii), and the nitrogen-containing heterocyclicgroup formed together with the adjacent nitrogen atom has the samemeaning as defined in the above (ix). (xiii) Examples of thefluorine-substituted lower alkyl include lower alkyl substituted with afluorine atom (s), the number of which is from 1 to the substitutablenumber, and the like. Specifically, trifluoromethyl,(1-fluoro-1-methyl)ethyl, 1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl, and the like arepreferred. (xiv) The number of the substituent of the optionallysubstituted lower alkenyl is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereofinclude halogen, hydroxy, cyano, carboxy, and the like. (xv) The numberof the substituent of the optionally substituted lower alkynyl is, forexample, 1 to 3, and examples thereof include halogen, hydroxy, cyano,carboxy, and the like. (xvi) The number of the substituent of theoptionally substituted sulfur-containing and nitrogen-containingheterocyclic group is, for example, 1 to 3, and examples thereof includehalogen, hydroxy, oxo, cyano, carboxy, and the like.

Examples of the pharmaceutically acceptable salt of Compounds (I) and(II) include pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, metalsalts, ammonium salts, organic amine addition salts, amino acid additionsalts, and the like. Examples of the pharmaceutically acceptable acidaddition salts include inorganic acid salts such as hydrochlorides,sulfates, and phosphates; organic acid salts such as acetates,trifluoroacetates, maleates, fumarates, tartrates, citrates, andlactates; and the like. Examples of the pharmaceutically acceptablemetal salts include alkali metal salts such as sodium salts andpotassium salts; alkaline earth metal salts such as magnesium salts andcalcium salts; aluminum salts; zinc salts; and the like. Examples of thepharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts include salts of ammonium,tetramethylammonium, or the like. Examples of the pharmaceuticallyacceptable organic amine addition salts include addition salts ofmorpholine, piperidine, or the like. Examples of the pharmaceuticallyacceptable amino acid addition salts include addition salts of lysine,glycine, phenylalanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, or the like.

After one or more kinds selected from Compound (I) used in the presentinvention, Compound (II) of the present invention, and pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts thereof are (1) added to cells and the like in an invitro system, or (2) administered to a living body such as mammals andthe like, inhibition of kynurenine production is observed in comparisonwith the case where the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof is not administered. That is, Compounds (I), (II) andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have an inhibitory effect onkynurenine production, and thus has an inhibitory effect on increase inthe kynurenine concentration. Compounds (I), (II) and pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts thereof have an excellent inhibitory effect onkynurenine production, and thus are useful for prevention or treatmentof, for example, a disease in which IDO and/or kynurenine is involved.Compounds (I), (II) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof arepreferably suitable in particular as an active ingredient of apreventive or therapeutic agent for a disease in which kynurenineproduction is involved, for example, a disease in which the local orsystemic level of kynurenine is increased, and as an active ingredientof a kynurenine production inhibitor.

“Treatment” refers to alleviating or curing a condition or a diseaseand/or its accompanying symptom, or to alleviating the same.“Prevention” refers to delaying or preventing the development of acondition or a disease and its accompanying symptom, or to reducing thesubject's risk of developing a condition or a disease.

Examples of the disease in which IDO and/or kynurenine production isinvolved include cancer (tumor), immune diseases, neurodegenerativediseases, infections, and the like.

Examples of the cancer include cancer derived from hematopoietic tumor,multiple myeloma, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer,cervical cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, renal cancer, gastriccancer, esophagus cancer, hepatic cancer, biliary tract cancer, coloncancer, rectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, head and neckcancer, osteosarcoma, melanoma, cancer derived from brain tumor, and thelike. Compounds (I), (II) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereofare preferably suitable for prevention or treatment of cancer, inparticular, gastric cancer, breast cancer, or the like.

Examples of the neurodegenerative disease include AIDS dementia,Alzheimer's disease, depression, and the like.

Examples of the infection include viral infection, bacterial infection,fungal infection, chlamydial infection, rickettsial infection, and thelike.

Examples of the immune disease (immune disease) include acquired immunedeficiency syndrome (AIDS), bronchial asthma, pollen allergy, allergicrhinitis, atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis,Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,graft versus host disease, and the like.

The above Compounds (I), (II) and pharmaceutically acceptable saltsthereof are preferably suitable in particular as an active ingredient ofa preventive or therapeutic agent for cancer (tumor) or the like.

Hereinafter, production methods of Compounds (I) and (II) will bedescribed.

In the production methods described below, in the case where a definedgroup changes under the conditions of the production methods or is notsuitable for carrying out the production methods, it is possible toproduce a desired compound by use of a method commonly used in syntheticorganic chemistry such as the methods for introducing and removing aprotective group (for example, the method described in T. W. Greene,Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 3rd edition, John Wiley & SonsInc. (1999), or the like). The order of reaction steps, such asintroduction of a substituent, may be changed as necessary.

Compound (I) or (II) can be produced, for example, according to thefollowing production methods 1 to 5.

(In the formula, R¹, R³, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹, G¹, G² and X have the same meaningsas defined above, respectively, and Z¹ and Z² may be the same ordifferent and each represent a leaving group, such as a chlorine atom, abromine atom, an iodine atom, methanesulfonyloxy, p-toluenesulfonyloxy,and trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy.)Step 1

Compound (Va-1) can be produced by reacting Compound (IIIa-1), in theabsence of a solvent or in a solvent inert to the reaction, withCompound (IV) of which the amount is 1 to 10 equivalents, preferably 1equivalent, in the presence of a suitable base of which the amount is 1to 100 equivalents, preferably 1 to 5 equivalents, at a temperaturebetween −10° C. and 200° C., preferably between 30° C. and 180° C., for5 minutes to 72 hours.

Examples of the solvent inert to the reaction include tetrahydrofuran(THF), dioxane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane, benzene, toluene, xylene,N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), pyridine, chloroform,dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, and the like. Thesesolvents can be used alone or as a mixture thereof. Particularly, DMSOor DMF is preferred.

Examples of the suitable base include alkali metal hydrides, such assodium hydride and potassium hydride; metal alkoxides, such as sodiummethoxide, sodium ethoxide and potassium tert-butoxide; organometallicbases, such as n-butyllithium, sec-butyllithium and tert-butyllithium;metal amides, such as lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) and lithiumhexamethyldisilazane (LiHMDS); alkali metal salts, such as sodiumhydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, sodium carbonate andpotassium carbonate; organic bases, such as pyridine, triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU),1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN), N,N-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP)and N-methylmorpholine; solid bases, such as AMBERLYST A-21(manufactured by Rohm and Haas Company), AG1-X8 (manufactured by Bio-RadLaboratories, Inc.), polyvinylpyridine and morpholinomethyl polystyrene;and the like. Particularly, alkali metal hydrides or alkali metal saltsare preferred. Particularly, sodium hydride or potassium carbonate ismore preferred.

Compound (IIIa-1) can be obtained, for example, as a commercial product,or according to known methods (for example, the method described inWO2003/059893).

Compound (IV) can be obtained, for example, as a commercial product.

Step 2

Compound (Iaa) can be produced by reacting Compound (Va-1), in theabsence of a solvent or in a solvent inert to the reaction, in thepresence of a suitable base of which the amount is 1 to 100 equivalents,preferably 1 to 10 equivalents, with Compound (VI) of which the amountis 1 to 20 equivalents, preferably 1 to 4 equivalents, at a temperaturebetween −20° C. and 200° C., preferably between room temperature and 80°C., for 5 minutes to 72 hours.

Examples of the solvent inert to the reaction include THF, dioxane,1,2-dimethoxyethane, benzene, toluene, xylene, DMF, DMA, NMP, pyridine,chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, and the like.These solvents can be used alone or as a mixture thereof. Particularly,THF or DMF is preferred.

Examples of the suitable base include alkali metal hydrides, such assodium hydride and potassium hydride; metal alkoxides, such as sodiummethoxide, sodium ethoxide and potassium tert-butoxide; organometallicbases, such as n-butyllithium, sec-butyllithium and tert-butyllithium;metal amides, such as LDA and LiHMDS; alkali metal salts, such as sodiumhydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, sodium carbonate andpotassium carbonate; organic bases, such as pyridine, triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, DBU, DBN, DMAP and N-methylmorpholine; solidbases, such as AMBERLYST A-21 (manufactured by Rohm and Haas Company),AG1-X8 (manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.), polyvinylpyridineand morpholinomethyl polystyrene; and the like. Particularly, alkalimetal hydrides or metal alkoxides are preferred. Particularly, sodiumhydride or potassium tert-butoxide is more preferred.

Compound (VI) can be obtained according to known methods (Journal of theAmerican Chemical Society, vol. 111, p. 393 (1989)), or as a commercialproduct.

(In the formula, R¹, R³, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹, Z¹, Z², G¹, G² and X have the samemeanings as defined above, respectively.)Step 1

Compound (VIIa-1) can be produced from Compound (IIIa-1) in a similarmanner to Step 2 of Production Method 1.

Step 2

Compound (Iaa) can be produced from Compound (VIIa-1) in a similarmanner to Step 1 of Production Method 1.

(In the formula, R¹, R³, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹, Z², G¹, G² and X have the samemeanings as defined above, respectively, and Z³ represents a leavinggroup, such as a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an iodine atom,methanesulfonyloxy, p-toluenesulfonyloxy, andtrifluoromethanesulfonyloxy.)Step 1

Compound (Va-2) can be produced by reacting Compound (IIIa-2), in theabsence of a solvent or in a solvent inert to the reaction, withCompound (VIII) of which the amount is 1 to 10 equivalents, preferably 1equivalent, in the presence of a suitable base of which the amount is 1to 100 equivalents, preferably 1 to 5 equivalents, at a temperaturebetween −10° C. and 200° C., preferably between 30° C. and 180° C., for5 minutes to 72 hours.

Examples of the solvent inert to the reaction include THF, dioxane,1,2-dimethoxyethane, benzene, toluene, xylene, DMF, DMA, DMSO, NMP,pyridine, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, andthe like. These solvents can be used alone or as a mixture thereof.Particularly, DMSO or DMF is preferred.

Examples of the suitable base include alkali metal hydrides, such assodium hydride and potassium hydride; metal alkoxides, such as sodiummethoxide, sodium ethoxide and potassium tert-butoxide; organometallicbases, such as n-butyllithium, sec-butyllithium and tert-butyllithium;metal amides, such as LDA and LiHMDS; alkali metal salts, such as sodiumhydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, sodium carbonate andpotassium carbonate; organic bases, such as pyridine, triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, DBU, DBN, DMAP and N-methylmorpholine; solidbases, such as AMBERLYST A-21 (manufactured by Rohm and Haas Company),AG1-X8 (manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.), polyvinylpyridineand morpholinomethyl polystyrene; and the like. Particularly, alkalimetal hydrides are preferred. Particularly, sodium hydride is morepreferred.

Compound (IIIa-2) can be obtained, for example, as a commercial product,or according to known methods (for example, the method described in U.S.Pat. No. 3,898,216).

Compound (VIII) can be obtained, for example, as a commercial product.

Step 2

Compound (Iaa) can be produced by reacting Compound (Va-2), in theabsence of a solvent or in a solvent inert to the reaction, in thepresence of a suitable base of which the amount is 1 to 100 equivalents,preferably 1 to 10 equivalents, with Compound (VI) of which the amountis 1 to 20 equivalents, preferably 1 to 4 equivalents, at a temperaturebetween −20° C. and 200° C., preferably between room temperature and 80°C., for 5 minutes to 72 hours.

Examples of the solvent inert to the reaction include THF, dioxane,1,2-dimethoxyethane, benzene, toluene, xylene, DMF, DMA, NMP, pyridine,chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, acetonitrile, and the like.These solvents can be used alone or as a mixture thereof. Particularly,THF or DMF is preferred.

Examples of the suitable base include alkali metal hydrides, such assodium hydride and potassium hydride; metal alkoxides, such as sodiummethoxide, sodium ethoxide and potassium tert-butoxide; organometallicbases, such as n-butyllithium, sec-butyllithium and tert-butyllithium;metal amides, such as LDA and LiHMDS; alkali metal salts, such as sodiumhydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, sodium carbonate andpotassium carbonate; organic bases, such as pyridine, triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, DBU, DBN, DMAP and N-methylmorpholine; solidbases, such as AMBERLYST A-21 (manufactured by Rohm and Haas Company),AG1-X8 (manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.), polyvinylpyridineand morpholinomethyl polystyrene; and the like. Particularly, alkalimetal hydrides or metal alkoxides are preferred. Particularly, sodiumhydride or potassium tert-butoxide is more preferred.

(In the formula, R¹, R³, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹, Z², Z³, G¹, G² and X have the samemeanings as defined above, respectively.)Step 1

Compound (IXa-1) can be produced from Compound (IIIa-2) in a similarmanner to Step 2 of Production Method 3.

Step 2

Compound (Iaa) can be produced from Compound (IXa-1) in a similar mannerto Step 1 of Production Method 3.

(In the formula, R¹, R³, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹, Z², Z³, G¹, G², and X have the samemeanings as defined above, respectively.)Step 1

Compound (IXIIa-1) can be produced from Compound (IIIa-3) in a similarmanner to Step 2 of Production Method 3.

Step 2

Compound (IXIa-1) can be produced by reacting Compound (IXIIa-1), forexample in the absence of a solvent or in a solvent inert to thereaction, with a reducing agent of which the amount is 10 to 100% byweight relative to the weight of Compound (IXIIa-1), at a temperaturebetween −20° C. and 200° C., preferably between room temperature and 80°C., for 5 minutes to 72 hours.

Examples of the solvent inert to the reaction include water, aceticacid, hydrochloric acid, trifluoroacetic acid, trifluoromethanesulfonicacid, methanol, ethanol, propanol, THF, dioxane, ether,1,2-dimethoxyethane, benzene, toluene, xylene, DMF, DMA, NMP, pyridine,and the like. These solvents can be used alone or as a mixture thereof.Particularly, water, acetic acid or a combination thereof is preferred.

Examples of the reducing agent include iron(0), tin(0), tin(II)dichloride, tin(II) dichloride dihydrate, zinc, sodium hydrosulfite, andthe like. Particularly, iron(0) is preferred.

Step 3

Compound (Ica) can be produced from Compound (IXIa-1) in a similarmanner to Step 1 of Production Method 3.

Compounds (I) and (II) in which R² is optionally substituted lower alkylcan be produced by reacting Compound (Iaa) or (Ica), for example in theabsence of a solvent or in a solvent inert to the reaction, with asuitable alkylating agent of which the amount is 1 to 100 equivalents,preferably 1 to 10 equivalents, at a temperature between −20° C. and200° C., preferably between room temperature and 80° C., for 5 minutesto 72 hours.

Examples of the alkylating agent include trimethylsilyldiazomethane,R¹⁰⁰-Z⁴ (wherein R¹⁰⁰ represents optionally substituted lower alkyl, andZ⁴ represents a leaving group, such as a chlorine atom, a bromine atom,an iodine atom, methanesulfonyloxy, p-toluenesulfonyloxy, andtrifluoromethanesulfonyloxy), and the like. Preferred examples thereofinclude trimethylsilyldiazomethane.

Examples of the solvent inert to the reaction include methanol, ethanol,acetonitrile, THF, dioxane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane, benzene, toluene,xylene, DMF, DMA, NMP, pyridine, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethylacetate, and the like. These solvents can be used alone or as a mixturethereof. Particularly, methanol or acetonitrile is preferred.

When this reaction is performed, 1 to 100 equivalents, preferably 1 to10 equivalents of a suitable base may be added.

Examples of the suitable base include alkali metal hydrides, such assodium hydride and potassium hydride; metal alkoxides, such as sodiummethoxide, sodium ethoxide and potassium tert-butoxide; alkali metalsalts, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, cesium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate and potassium hydrogen carbonate; organic bases, such aspyridine, triethylamine, diisopropylethylamine, DBU, DBN, DMAP andN-methylmorpholine; solid bases, such as AMBERLYST A-21 (manufactured byRohm and Haas Company), AG1-X8 (manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories,Inc.), polyvinylpyridine and morpholinomethyl polystyrene; and the like.

Isolation and purification of the products in the above-describedrespective Production Methods can be performed by an appropriatecombination of methods generally employed in organic synthesis, forexample, filtration, extraction, washing, drying, concentration,crystallization, various types of chromatography, and the like. Theintermediates can be subjected to the subsequent reaction without anyparticular purification.

Some of Compounds (I) and (II) exist as isomers such as stereoisomers,regioisomers, geometric isomers and optical isomers. All possibleisomers and mixtures containing the isomers at any ratio are also usedand included in the present invention.

A salt of Compounds (I) and (II) can be obtained as follows. WhenCompounds (I) and (II) are obtained in the form of a salt, the salt maybe simply purified as it is. When Compounds (I) and (II) are obtained ina free form, the compound may be dissolved or suspended in a suitablesolvent, and then an acid, a base, or the like may be added thereto forsalt formation.

Compounds (I) and (II) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof mayexist in the form of adducts with water or any of various solvents insome cases, and these adducts are also included in the presentinvention.

Specific examples of the compounds used in the present invention areshown in Tables 1 to 6. However, the scope of the present invention isnot limited to these compounds. The compounds shown in Tables 2 to 6below are the ones produced in the respective Examples described later.

In the following Tables, Me, MeO, EtO and Et represent methyl, methoxy,ethoxy and ethyl, respectively.

TABLE 1 Instru- mental analysis data Com- (MS pound Structure m/z) 1

427 [M + H]⁺ 2

474 [M + H]⁺ 3

494 [M + H]⁺ 4

516 [M + H]⁺ 5

491 [M + H]⁺

TABLE 2

Example Compound No. No. R¹ X—R³ 1 6

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TABLE 3

Compound Example No. No. R¹ X—R³ 247 252

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TABLE 4 Compound Example No. No. Structure 249 254

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TABLE 5

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Next, pharmacological effects of some of Compounds (I) and (II) will bedescribed with reference to Test Examples.

TEST EXAMPLE 1 Inhibitory Activity on Kynurenine Production

This assay was performed according to a method modified from the methoddescribed in the Journal of Biological Chemistry (J. Biol. Chem.), vol.263, pp. 2041-2048 (1988). Culture of KATO-III derived from humangastric cancer cells was performed by use of RPMI 1640 (GIBCO, 11875)supplemented with 10 vol % FBS (GIBCO, 10091-148, lot. 665285). 1 μL ofa DMSO solution of the test substance was diluted with 199 μL of theculture medium, and the diluted solution was added to wells of a 384well plate (10 μL/well). Then, IFN-γ (Sigma, 1-3265) was added to theculture medium so that the concentration of IFN-γ was 31.25 ng/mL, andthe KATO-III cells were suspended at 50,000 cells/ml, in the culturemedium. 40 μL of the suspension was added to each well (2,000cells/well), and culture of the KATO-III cells was performed at 37° C.under a 5% CO₂ atmosphere for 96 hours. The final concentration of DMSOwas limited to 0.1 vol % or less so that DMSO itself might not affectthe kynurenine concentration measured by this assay. After the culture,10 μL of a 30 w/v % aqueous trichloroacetic acid solution was added toeach well, and incubation was performed at 65° C. for 30 minutes. Theplate was centrifuged at 2,500×g for 5 minutes, and then 15 μL of thesupernatant in each well was transferred into another 384 well plate. Toeach of the transferred supernatants, 15 μL of a 2 w/v % solution ofp-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde in acetic acid was added, incubation wasperformed at 65° C. for 20 minutes, and then the absorbance at 480 nmwas measured.

${{Inhibition}\mspace{14mu}{rate}\mspace{11mu}(\%)} = {\frac{\left( {{Control} - {Sample}} \right)}{\left( {{Control} - {Blank}} \right)} \times 100}$Sample: the absorbance value of the well to which a DMSO solutioncontaining the test substance was added and in which cells were treatedwith IFN-γ.Blank: the absorbance value of the well to which only DMSO, not the testsubstance was added and in which cells were treated with IFN-γ.Control: the absorbance value of the well to which only DMSO, not thetest substance was added and in which cells were not treated with IFN-γ.

The inhibition rates at various concentrations of each test substancewere measured, and the IC₅₀ value was calculated as a concentrationwhich gives an inhibition rate of 50%. The results showed that the IC₅₀values of Compounds 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, 20 to 24, 27 to 29, 31, 34 to37, 39 to 49, 51 to 60, 62 to 80, 82 to 90, 92 to 94, 96 to 104, 106 to113, 115 to 121, 126 to 144, 146, 147, 150 to 153, 155 to 159, 161 to165, 167 to 208, 210, 211, 213 to 217, 224, 226, 230, 237, 242, 243,245, 246, 253, 262 to 271, 272, 274 to 276, 278 to 286, 288, 290 to 295,297 to 312, 314 to 319, 321 to 325, 330 to 342, 344, 347 to 351 and 353to 357 were less than 1 μmol/L, and that the IC₅₀ values of Compounds 2,3, 5, 6, 13, 26, 30, 32, 91, 125, 148, 221, 231, 232, 239, 247, 250,251, 260, 273, 277, 287, 289, 313, 326, 328, 343, 345, 346, 352, 358,360 and 362 were 1 to 10 μmol/L.

That is, it became clear that Compound (I) of the present invention hasan inhibitory activity on kynurenine production.

In this assay, expression of IDO in KATO-III cells is induced by IFN-γtreatment and then kynurenine in the culture medium is quantified. It isknown that the kynurenine concentration in a culture medium increases inproportion to the enzymatic activity of intracellular IDO (for example,the Journal of Biological Chemistry (J. Biol. Chem.), vol. 263, pp.2041-2048 (1988)). The compounds of the present invention showed aninhibitory effect on kynurenine production. It is known that kynurenineproduction is inhibited by IDO inhibitors (for example, the Journal ofClinical Investigation (J. Clin. Invest.), vol. 117, No. 5, pp.1147-1154 (1988)), and thus it is expected that Compound (I) also has aninhibitory effect on IDO.

It is known that compounds having an inhibitory effect on kynurenineproduction and/or on IDO are useful as an antitumor agent, an anti-AIDSagent, an anti-AIDS dementia agent, an anti-Alzheimer's disease agent,an antidepressant, or the like (for example, the Journal of ClinicalInvestigation (J. Clin. Invest.), vol. 117, pp. 1147-1154 (2007); theJournal of Virology (J. Virol.), vol. 81, pp. 11593-11603 (2007);Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology (Neuropathol. Appl. Neurobiol.),vol. 31, pp. 395-404 (2005); Neuroscience Letters (Neurosci. Lett.),vol. 187, pp. 9-12 (1995); and Neuropsychopharmacology, vol. 33,2341-2351 (2008)). It is known that such compounds also have animmunostimulatory activity (for example, Nature Immunology (Nat.Immunol.), vol. 2, pp. 64-68 (2001)). Therefore, Compound (I) of thepresent invention can be expected as an antitumor agent, an anti-AIDSagent, an anti-AIDS dementia agent, an anti-Alzheimer's disease agent,an antidepressant, an immunostimulator, or the like.

TEST EXAMPLE 2 Antitumor Effect

5-week-old BALB/c mice (male, supplied from CLEA Japan, Inc.) werepurchased. After quarantine and stabilization, mice which favorablygained their weight and had no apparent abnormalities were used in thetest. The test started from 6 weeks of age. The mice were housed ingroups of 6 mice per plastic cage with free access to commercial solidfeed and water in a breeding room in which the room temperature was 19°C. to 25° C., the humidity was 30 to 70% and the light was kept on for12 hours a day (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).

The abdominal hair of the BALB/c mice was shaved on the day before thetest. Transplantation was performed by subcutaneous injection of asuspension containing 1×10⁶ 4T1 mouse breast cancer cells in 100 μL ofphosphate buffered saline (PBS) from the shaved region of each mouse.

When the tumor volume reached 30 to 80 mm³, the mice were divided intogroups so that the average tumor volume of each group was equal. Thetest compound was suspended in 0.5% (w/v) methylcellulose 400 cP(manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.), and thesuspension was orally administered to each mouse of the correspondinggroup once or twice daily. The tumor volume was calculated using theformula (a×b²)/2 (a: tumor major axis, b: tumor minor axis). The tumorvolume (V) was measured twice or three times a week, and the tumorgrowth rate (V/V₀) was calculated by division of the tumor volume (V) bythe tumor volume on the day of the first administration (V₀). The T/C(treatment group/control group) value was calculated by division of theV/V₀ value of the test compound treatment group by the V/V₀ value of thecontrol group, based on which the antitumor effect was evaluated.

Statistical analysis was performed on the tumor volumes of the controlgroup and the treatment group, using student's T-test. If the p valuewas <0.05, we considered the difference significant. The results areshown in the following Tables 7 and 8.

TABLE 7 Compound Dose Day 3 Day 7 No. (mg/kg) T/C p value T/C p value 16100 0.62 0.032 0.58 0.091

TABLE 8 Compound Dose Day 4 Day 7 No. (mg/kg) T/C p value T/C p value 2010 0.68 0.028 0.69 0.072 179 0.1 0.76 0.040 0.50 0.000032

The results show that Compound 16 significantly inhibited tumor growthon Day 3 and Day 7 after administration, and that Compounds 20 and 179significantly inhibited tumor growth on Day 4 and Day 7 afteradministration. From the above results, it became clear that Compound(I) of the present invention, such as Compounds 16, 20, 179 and thelike, can be used as an antitumor agent.

Compounds (I) and (II) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof canbe used as they are or in various forms of pharmaceuticals depending onthe pharmacological effect, the purpose of administration, and the like.The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention can be usuallyproduced by homogeneously mixing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrierwith an effective amount of Compound (I) or (II) or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The carrier can be in awide range of forms depending on the dosage form suitable foradministration. The pharmaceutical composition is preferably in a dosageunit form suitable for oral administration or parenteral administrationsuch as injection and the like.

For example, for preparation of tablets, excipients, such as lactose andmannitol; disintegrants, such as starch; lubricants, such as magnesiumstearate; binders, such as polyvinylalcohol and hydroxypropylcellulose;surfactants, such as sucrose fatty acid ester and sorbitol fatty acidester; and the like can be used in a usual manner. It is preferable that1 to 200 mg of the active ingredient is contained per tablet.

For preparation of injections, water; saline; vegetable oils, such asolive oil and peanut oil; solvents, such as ethyl oleate and propyleneglycol; solubilizing agents, such as sodium benzoate, sodium salicylateand urethane; tonicity agents, such as salts and glucose; preservatives,such as phenol, cresol, p-hydroxybenzoic acid esters and chlorobutanol;anti-oxidants, such as ascorbic acid and sodium pyrosulfite; and thelike can be used in a usual manner.

Compounds (I) and (II) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof canbe administered orally or parenterally (example: injections and thelike). The effective dose and dose frequency vary depending on thedosage form, the age, body weight and condition of a patient, and thelike, but in general, the daily dose is preferably 0.01 to 100 mg/kg.

Subjects to which Compounds (I) and (II) or pharmaceutically acceptablesalts thereof are administered are preferably patients with theabove-described diseases in which kynurenine production is involved.Particularly, patients with cancer (tumor), neurodegenerative diseases,infections, immune diseases, or the like are preferably suitable, andpatients with cancer (tumor) or the like are more preferably suitable.These patients can be selected by use of a known diagnosis method. Also,for prevention of the onset of the diseases, the above-mentionedcompound can be administered to mammals which may develop the diseases.Compounds (I) and (II) or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or acomposition thereof can be administered orally or parenterally to humansand non-human mammals (example: a mouse, a rat, a hamster, a guinea pig,a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a pig, a cow, a horse, a sheep, a monkey, andthe like).

Hereinafter, the present invention will be illustrated in more detail byway of Examples and Reference Examples, but is not limited thereto.

Regarding a proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum (¹H-NMR), in somecompounds and measurement conditions, exchangeable protons are notclearly observed. As the notations of the multiplicity of signals, thosegenerally employed are used, and the symbol “br” represents an apparentbroad signal.

The instrumental data of the compounds in the respective ReferenceExamples and Examples below were measured by use of the followingdevices.

¹H-NMR: JEOL JNM-EX270 (270 MHz) or JEOL JNM-AL300 (300 MHz) MS: JEOLSX-102AQQ (the FAB method), JEOL JMS-DX303 (the FAB method), MicromassQuattro (the APCI method) or Micromass LCT (ESI, the APCI Method)

Unless otherwise noted, the symbol “%” regarding the concentration means“% by mass”, and the ratio of solvents means the volume ratio of thesolvents.

EXAMPLE 12,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 6)

2-Amino-3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BA) (383 mg, 1.52mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10.0 mL). To this, 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (182 mg, 4.55 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at the same temperaturefor 15 minutes. To this, 2,3-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (954 mg,4.55 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for12 hours. Then, a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution was addedto the reaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1).

Further, slurry purification was performed using diisopropyl ether, togive2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 6) (172 mg, yield: 25%).

ESIMS m/z: 461 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.62 (s, 2H),7.14-7.52 (m, 5H), 7.65-7.75 (m, 2H), 7.88-8.33 (m, 2H), 8.67 (dd,J=1.1, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2N-{3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1-naphthalenesulfonamide(Compound 7)

2-Amino-3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BA) (60.0 mg,0.238 mmol) and 1-naphthalenesulfonyl chloride (189 mg, 0.834 mmol) weredissolved in pyridine (0.6 mL). The mixture was stirred under a nitrogenatmosphere at room temperature for 72 hours. Then, a saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate solution was added to the reaction mixture, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bypreparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1).Further, slurry purification was performed using diisopropyl ether, togiveN-{3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1-naphthalenesulfonamide(Compound 7) (39.8 mg, yield: 38%).

ESIMS m/z: 253 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.56 (s, 2H),7.41-7.77 (m, 8H), 7.98 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=7.71 Hz, 1H), 8.24(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.56-8.59 (m, 2H), 8.81-8.87 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 32,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 8)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BB) (68.8 mg,0.242 mmol), 2,3-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (178 mg, 0.725 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (19.4 mg, 0.484 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran(1.4 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 92hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 8) (49.9 mg, yield: 42%).

ESIMS m/z: 490 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.34 (s, 3H), 5.48(s, 2H), 6.95 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48-8.32 (m, 9H).

EXAMPLE 4N-{3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1-naphthalenesulfonamide(Compound 9)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BB) (69.4 mg,0.247 mmol), 1-naphthalenesulfonyl chloride (168 mg, 0.740 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (24.7 mg, 0.618 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.4mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 28.5hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give N-{3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1-naphthalenesulfonamide (Compound 9) (11.6 mg,yield: 10%).

ESIMS m/z: 472 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.75 (s, 3H), 5.47(s, 2H), 6.94 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.45-8.90 (m, 13H), 11.86 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 5 2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide (Compound 10)

According to Example 1, by use of 2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (71.5 mg, 0.237 mmol),2,3-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (175 mg, 0.712 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (23.7 mg, 0.593 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.4 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 28.5 hours.After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 10) (61.9 mg, yield: 50%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.73 (s, 2H),7.52-8.30 (m, 14H).

EXAMPLE 6N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1-naphthalenesulfonamide(Compound 11)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (72.7 mg, 0.241mmol), 1-naphthalenesulfonyl chloride (164 mg, 0.724 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (24.1 mg, 0.603 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.4 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 28.5 hours.After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to giveN-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1-naphthalenesulfonamide(Compound 11) (37.4 mg, yield: 32%).

ESIMS m/z: 492 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.72 (s, 2H),7.46-8.92 (m, 18H), 11.93 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 7N-{3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1-thiophenesulfonamide(Compound 12)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BB) (72.2 mg,0.257 mmol), 1-thiophenesulfonyl chloride (141 mg, 0.770 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (30.8 mg, 0.770 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.4mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 28.5hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give N-{3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1-thiophenesulfonamide (Compound 12) (9.2 mg,yield: 8%).

ESIMS m/z: 428 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.76 (s, 3H), 5.46(s, 2H), 6.94-6.99 (m, 2H), 7.17 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.99 (m, 8H),11.54 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 8N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-4-toluenesulfonamide(Compound 13)

N-(3-Chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-4-toluenesulfonamide (Compound AB) (70.0 mg,0.210 mmol) and 2-naphthaleneethanol (40.0 mg, 252 mmol) were dissolvedin tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL). To this, 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.5mg, 0.462 mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Then, a saturatedaqueous ammonium chloride solution was added to the reaction mixture,and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was subjected toslurry purification using methanol, to giveN-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-4-toluenesulfonamide(Compound 13) (79.0 mg, yield: 83%).

ESIMS m/z: 446 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.34 (s, 3H), 5.70(s, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.53-7.56 (m, 4H), 7.71-8.12 (m, 9H),11.33 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 92,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 14)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), 3-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (33.4 mg, 0.270 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran(1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 4hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 14) (20.6 mg, yield: 24%).

ESIMS m/z: 475 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.16 (t, J=6.3 Hz,2H), 4.61 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 7.27-7.36 (m, 4H), 7.54-7.60 (m, 2H),7.82-7.84 (m, 2H), 8.27 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 8.60(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 103,5-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 15)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (47.9 mg, 0.159mmol), 3,5-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (117 mg, 0.477=1), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (15.9 mg, 0.398 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 12hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give3,5-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 15) (10.5 mg, yield: 13%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.71 (s, 2H),7.51-8.13 (m, 14H).

EXAMPLE 112,3-dichloro-N-{3-[1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 16)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), Compound CA (33.4 mg, 0.270 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 16) (57.0 mg, yield: 67%).

ESIMS m/z: 475 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.72 (d, J=6.3 Hz,3H), 6.42 (q, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.67 (m, 6H), 7.93 (dd, J=1.1, 8.1 Hz,1H), 8.04 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (dd, J=1.1,4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 122,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 17)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), 2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol (35.9 μL, 0.270mmol), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) andtetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 2 hours. After purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification wasfurther performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 17) (61.7 mg, yield: 65%).

ESIMS m/z: 528 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.71 (s, 2H),7.50-7.94 (m, 10H), 8.30 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 132,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 18)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol (36.7 μL, 0.270mmol), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) andtetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 2 hours. Then, slurry purification was performed usingmethanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 18) (43.8 mg, yield: 46%).

ESIMS m/z: 528 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.64 (s, 2H),7.49-7.94 (m, 10H), 8.31 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 142,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 19)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol (37.0 μL, 0.270mmol), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) andtetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 2 hours. Then, slurry purification was performed usingmethanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 19) (48.3 mg, yield: 51%).

ESIMS m/z: 528 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.65 (s, 2H),7.50-7.95 (m, 10H), 8.31 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 152,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 20)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(83.7 mg, 0.215 mmol), Compound CB (57.2 mg, 0.323 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (21.5 mg, 0.538 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 17 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 20) (74.8 mg, yield: 66%).

ESIMS m/z: 529 (M+H)⁺: ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.19 (q, J=6.6 Hz,1H), 7.52-7.68 (m, 6H), 7.94 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.28-8.37 (m, 2H),8.67 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 162-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 21)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (70.0 mg, 0.232mmol), 2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride (107 μL, 0.696 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.2 mg, 0.580 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran(1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 12hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 21) (55.7 mg, yield: 47%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.72 (s, 2H),7.49-8.09 (m, 14H), 8.48 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 173-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 22)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (70.0 mg, 0.232mmol), 3-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride (112 μL, 0.696 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.2 mg, 0.580 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran(1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 12hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give3-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 22) (16.3 mg, yield: 14%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.71 (s, 2H),7.51-8.11 (m, 13H), 8.43-8.54 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 184-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 23)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (70.0 mg, 0.232mmol), 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride (170 mg, 0.696 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.2 mg, 0.580 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran(1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 12hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing methanol, to give4-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 23) (22.5 mg, yield: 19%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.72 (s, 2H),7.53-8.11 (m, 13H), 8.37-8.40 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 192,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(quinolin-6-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 24)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(78.1 mg, 0.201 mmol), 6-quinolinemethanol (64.0 mg, 0.402 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (24.1 mg, 0.603 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(quinolin-6-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 24) (63.2 mg, yield: 61%).

ESIMS m/z: 511 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.67 (s, 2H),7.07-7.22 (m, 3H), 7.41-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.55 (dd, J=4.3, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63(dd, J=1.3, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=1.7, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.03-8.08 (m,2H), 8.23 (dd, J=1.3, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (dd,J=1.7, 4.3 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 202,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyridin-2-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 25)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), 2-pyridinemethanol (26.1 μL, 0.270 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyridin-2-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 25) (57.5 mg, yield: 69%).

ESIMS m/z: 460 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.58 (s, 2H),7.63-7.37 (m, 4H), 7.52-7.61 (m, 3H), 7.79-7.86 (m, 2H), 8.27 (dd,J=1.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (ddd, J=1.0, 1.7, 5.0 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 212,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyridin-4-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 26)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), 4-pyridinemethanol (29.5 mg, 0.270 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyridin-4-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 26) (41.7 mg, yield: 50%).

ESIMS m/z: 460 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.62 (s, 2H),7.43-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.68 (m, 5H), 7.92 (dd, J=1.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.31(dd, J=1.3, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.60-8.62 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 222,6-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 27)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (70.0 mg, 0.232mmol), 2,6-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (171 mg, 0.696 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (23.2 mg, 0.580 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing methanol, to give2,6-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 27) (29.6 mg, yield: 25%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.75 (s, 2H),7.49-7.73 (m, 10H), 7.91-7.97 (m, 3H), 8.07 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 232,5-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 28)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (70.0 mg, 0.232mmol), 2,5-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (171 mg, 0.696 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (23.2 mg, 0.580 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing methanol, to give2,5-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 28) (40.2 mg, yield: 25%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.72 (s, 2H),7.50-7.73 (m, 9H), 7.91-7.96 (m, 3H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 242,4-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 29)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (70.0 mg, 0.232mmol), 2,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (171 mg, 0.696 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (23.2 mg, 0.580 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing methanol, to give2,4-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 29) (43.5 mg, yield: 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.73 (s, 2H),7.50-8.07 (m, 13H), 8.31 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 253,4-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 30)

According to Example 1, by use of2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (70.0 mg, 0.232mmol), 3,4-dichlorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (171 mg, 0.696 mmol), 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (23.2 mg, 0.580 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using methanol, to give3,4-dichloro-N-{3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 30) (37.1 mg, yield: 31%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.71 (s, 2H),7.53-7.99 (m, 12H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 262,3-dichloro-N-{3-[1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 31)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), Compound CC (37.0 mg, 0.270 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 31) (60.1 mg, yield: 68%).

ESIMS m/z: 489 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.97 (t, J=7.6 Hz,3H), 1.91-2.10 (m, 1H), 2.12-2.22 (m, 1H), 6.20 (dd, J=5.9, 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.39-7.68 (m, 6H), 7.91-8.02 (m, 2H), 8.35 (dd, J=1.0, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.49(dd, J=1.3, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 27 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-benzyloxyquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound 32)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), benzyl alcohol (27.9 μL, 0.270 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 12 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=5/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-(3-benzyloxyquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound32) (59.7 mg, yield: 72%).

ESIMS m/z: 460 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.56 (s, 2H),7.31-7.71 (m, 10H), 7.93 (dd, J=1.0, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 282,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyrazin-2-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 33)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(53.2 mg, 0.137 mmol), Compound CD (18.1 mg, 0.164 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (12.4 mg, 0.301 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 18 hours. Then,slurry purification was performed using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyrazin-2-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 33) (34.2 mg, yield: 54%).

ESIMS m/z: 462 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.59 (s, 2H),7.02-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.38-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.64 (dd, J=1.3, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.23(dd, J=1.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (dd, J=1.3, 2.6Hz, 1H), 8.81 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 292,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 34)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol) Compound CE (40.8 mg, 0.270 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 34) (23.8 mg, yield: 26%).

ESIMS m/z: 503 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.13 (d, J=5.6 Hz,6H), 2.28-2.45 (m, 1H), 5.87-5.95 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.75 (m, 9H), 8.51 (d,J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.71 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 302-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 35)

According to Example 8, by use of2-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AC) (30.0 mg, 0.077 mmol), Compound CF (28.2 mg, 0.116 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (7.7 mg, 0.193 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran(1.0 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 12hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing hexane, to give2-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 35) (25.8 mg, yield: 56%).

ESIMS m/z: 596 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.18-7.20 (m, 1H),7.53-7.63 (m, 4H), 7.85-8.09 (m, 7H), 8.55 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 312,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 36)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(57.0 mg, 0.147 mmol), Compound CF (43.0 mg, 0.176 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (13.0 mg, 0.323 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 12 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performed using hexane, togive2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 36) (18.9 mg, yield: 22%).

ESIMS m/z: 596 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.19-7.22 (m, 1H),7.53-7.69 (m, 5H), 7.85-7.96 (m, 5H), 8.36 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 322,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 37)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(97.2 mg, 0.250 mmol), Compound CG (62.0 mg, 0.375 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (25.0 mg, 0.625 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 24 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing hexane, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2-dimethyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 37) (62.6 mg, yield: 48%).

ESIMS m/z: 517 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.02 (s, 9H), 6.11(s, 1H), 7.36-7.54 (m, 5H), 7.65 (dd, J=7.7, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.98 (m,2H), 8.34 (dd, J=1.1, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.76(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 332,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-hydroxy-1-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 38)

Step 1

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(82.2 mg, 0.211 mmol), Compound CM (115 mg, 0.3175 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (21.1 mg, 0.528 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=19/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-triisopropylsiloxy-1-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(117 mg, yield: 78%).

ESIMS m/z: 714 (M+H)⁺

Step 2

2,3-Dichloro-N-{3-[2-triisopropylsiloxy-1-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(113 mg, 0.159 mmol) was suspended in methanol (1.0 mL). To this, a 10%solution of hydrogen chloride in methanol (1.0 mL) was added at roomtemperature and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. Then,tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL) was added to the reaction mixture and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 18.5 hours. The reactionmixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by preparativethin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3). Further, slurrypurification was performed using hexane, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-hydroxy-1-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 38) (20.0 mg, yield: 23%).

ESIMS m/z: 558 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 4.32 (br s, 1H),4.64 (br s, 1H), 5.25 (br s, 1H), 6.12 (br s, 1H), 7.47-7.99 (m, 10H),8.41 (br s, 1H), 11.76 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 342,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 39)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol), Compound CI (45.7 mg, 0.270 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 8 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 39) (68.3 mg, yield: 73%).

ESIMS m/z: 521 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.43 (d, J=7.0 Hz,3H), 1.50 (J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 6.40 (d, J=15.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.67 (m, 6H),7.93 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (br s, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),8.53 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 352-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 40)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), Compound CJ (61.1 mg, 0.296 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (19.8 mg, 0.495 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 14 hours andsuccessively at 50° C. for hours. After purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=3/1), slurrypurification was further performed using methanol, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 40) (17.5 mg, yield: 17%).

ESIMS m/z: 523 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.76 (s, 3H),6.94-7.02 (m, 3H), 7.50-7.80 (m, 9H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 12.46 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 362-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 41)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), Compound CK (56.8 mg, 0.297 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (31.7 mg, 0.495 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 16.5 hours andsuccessively at 50° C. for hours. After purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurrypurification was further performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 41) (38.8 mg, yield: 39%).

ESIMS m/z: 509 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.48 (s, 3H), 7.12(q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.65 (m, 7H), 8.17 (brs, 1H), 8.34-8.38 (m, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 372-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 42)

2-Chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BO) (42.6 mg, 0.117 mmol) was dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide(1.0 mL). To this, 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (22.4 mg, 0.117 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (16.2 mg, 0.117 mmol) were added at room temperatureand the mixture was stirred at 150° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixturewas allowed to cool down to room temperature, a 1% aqueous acetic acidsolution (1.0 mL) was added thereto, and the precipitate was collectedby filtration. The obtained solid was purified by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1). Further, slurry purificationwas performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 42) (20.6 mg, yield: 34%).

ESIMS m/z: 518 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.22 (br s, 1H),7.52-7.66 (m, 7H), 7.97-8.13 (m, 4H), 8.38 (br s, 1H), 12.52 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 382,3-dichloro-N-{3-{methoxycarbonyl[4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]methoxy}quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 43)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-{methoxycarbonyl[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-methoxy}quinoxaline(Compound BR) (50.1 mg, 0.126 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (1.0 mL),2,3-dichlorobenzenesulfonamide (28.5 mg, 0.126 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (17.4 mg, 0.126 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 1 hour. After purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1), slurry purification wasfurther performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-{methoxycarbonyl[4-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]methoxy}quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 43) (3.7 mg, yield: 5%).

ESIMS m/z: 585 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.69 (s, 3H), 6.56(s, 1H), 7.54-7.67 (m, 5H), 7.84-7.99 (m, 5H), 8.31 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 392-chloro-N-[3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenylethoxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 44)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol (52.3 mg, 0.297mmol), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (19.8 mg, 0.495 mmol) andtetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 16.5 hours and successively at 50° C. for 7 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=2/1), slurry purification was further performed using hexane, togive2-chloro-N-[3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenylethoxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 44) (24.0 mg, yield: 25%).

ESIMS m/z: 493 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.03 (br s, 1H),7.44-7.87 (m, 12H), 8.37 (br s, 1H), 12.51 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 402-chloro-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 45)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), Compound CI (50.3 mg, 0.297 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (19.8 mg, 0.495 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 1 hour. After purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1),slurry purification was further performed using diisopropyl ether, togive2-chloro-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 45) (66.1 mg, yield: 69%).

ESIMS m/z: 487 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.43 (d, J=5.3 Hz,3H), 1.51 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 3H), 6.44 (d, J=15.9 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.65 (m, 8H),8.06 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 8.35-8.38 (m, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J=1.3, 5.0 Hz, 1H),8.85 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 412,3-dichloro-N-{3-[3,3,3,2,2-pentafluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 46)

According to Example 8, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(70.0 mg, 0.180 mmol). 3-(3,3,3,2,2-pentafluoro-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine(61.3 mg, 0.270 mmol), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.450 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted atroom temperature for 12 hours and successively at 50° C. for 5 hours.After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[3,3,3,2,2-pentafluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 46) (28.8 mg, yield: 28%).

ESIMS m/z: 578 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₅, δ): 7.23 (dd, J=5.9,19.8 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.69 (m, 6H), 7.94 (dd, J=1.3, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.33-8.36(m, 2H), 8.68 (dd, J=1.7, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 423-{1-[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 47)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 138) (50.0 mg, 0.101 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane(2.0 mL). To this, meta-chloroperbenzoic acid (26.1 mg, 0.152 mmol) wasadded under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirredat the same temperature for 2.5 hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1). Further, slurry purificationwas performed using diisopropyl ether, to give 3-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 47) (44.6 mg, yield: 86%).

ESIMS m/z: 511 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.27 (br s, 1H),7.52-7.91 (m, 9H), 8.29-8.38 (m, 1H), 9.06 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 432-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 48)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(150 mg, 0.423 mmol), Compound CN (113 mg, 0.635 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (42.3 mg, 1.06 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 96 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 48) (74.2 mg, yield: 35%).

ESIMS m/z: 494 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 6.98 (br s, 1H),7.47-7.64 (m, 8H), 7.93-8.12 (m, 2H), 8.64-8.67 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 442-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-4-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 49)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BD) (223 mg, 0.659 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (4.0 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (126 mg, 0.659 mmol) and potassium carbonate(91.1 mg, 0.659 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C.for 0.5 hour. After purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1), slurry purification wasfurther performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-4-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 49) (95.2 mg, yield: 29%).

ESIMS m/z: 494 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.15 (q, J=6.2 Hz,1H), 7.52-7.65 (m, 7H), 7.87 (br s, 2H), 8.35-8.38 (m, 1H), 8.69-8.71(m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 452-{1-[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 50)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 48) (50.0 mg, 0.101 mmol), dichloromethane (2.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (43.7 mg, 0.253 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 6.5 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give 2-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 50) (39.7 mg, yield: 77%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.52-7.65 (m, 9H),7.82 (br s, 1H), 8.37-8.45 (m, 3H), 12.41 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 46 4-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 51)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 49) (50.0 mg, 0.101 mmol), dichloromethane (2.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (43.7 mg, 0.253 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 5 hours. After purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1),slurry purification was further performed using diisopropyl ether, togive 4-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 51) (45.5 mg, yield: 88%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.20 (br s, 1H),7.52-7.65 (m, 8H), 7.96 (br s, 2H), 8.35 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 12.47 (br s,1H).

EXAMPLE 472-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-toluoyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 52)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), Compound DE (75.3 mg, 0.369 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (23.7 mg, 0.594 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 3 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=3/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-toluoyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 52) (57.6 mg, yield: 57%).

ESIMS m/z: 508 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.36 (s, 3H),6.61-6.75 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.62 (m, 11H), 8.20-8.54 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 482-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 53)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), Compound CP (83.4 mg, 0.369 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (23.7 mg, 0.594 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 3 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=3/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 53) (59.7 mg, yield: 57%).

ESIMS m/z: 527 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.61-6.74 (m, 1H),7.33-7.64 (m, 11H), 8.18-8.54 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 492-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-cyanopyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 54)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-cyanopyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BS) (70.0 mg, 0.192 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.0 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (40.5 mg, 0.211 mmol) and potassium carbonate(29.2 mg, 0.211 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C.for 2 hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3), slurry purification was further performedusing hexane, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-cyanopyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 54) (9.4 mg, yield: 9%).

ESIMS m/z: 520 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.42-7.65 (m, 8H),8.24 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.68 (br s, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H),12.48 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 502-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 55)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BT) (70.0 mg, 0.190 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.0 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (39.9 mg, 0.208 mmol) and potassium carbonate(28.7 mg, 0.208 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C.for 1.5 hours. After purification by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1), slurry purification was further performedusing methanol, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 55) (36.7 mg, yield: 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 520 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.44 (s, 3H), 6.50(d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (br s, 1H), 7.48-7.72 (m, 7H), 8.01 (br s, 1H),8.37 (br s, 2H), 12.30 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 512-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxymethoxyphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 56)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(150 mg, 0.423 mmol), Compound CQ (150 mg, 0.635 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (42.3 mg, 1.06 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 2 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=3/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxymethoxyphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 56) (115 mg, yield: 49%).

ESIMS m/z: 553 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.17 (s, 3H), 6.71(s, 2H), 6.58-6.76 (m, 1H), 7.00-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.66 (m, 9H),8.20-8.54 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 52 2chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-diethoxymethyloxy-phenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 57)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(500 mg, 1.41 mmol), Compound CR (589 mg, 2.12 mmol), 60% sodium hydride(in oil) (141 mg, 3.53 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 5 hours. Then, purification bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) wasperformed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-diethoxymethyloxyphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 57) (789 mg, yield: 94%).

ESIMS m/z: 596 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.20-1.29 (m, 6H),3.53-3.65 (m, 4H), 5.47-5.56 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.73 (m, 11H), 8.18-8.53 (m,2H).

EXAMPLE 532-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-formylphenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 58)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-diethoxymethyloxy-phenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 57) (506 mg, 0.894 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10mL). To this, a 1 mol/L aqueous hydrogen chloride solution (10 mL) wasadded and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then,the reaction mixture was neutralized with a saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate solution, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=7/3). Further, slurry purification was performed using methanol,to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-formylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 58) (282 mg, yield: 64%).

ESIMS m/z: 521 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.71-6.82 (m, 1H),7.32-7.97 (m, 11H), 8.23-8.55 (m, 2H), 10.04 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 542-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 59)

Compound CS (478 mg, 2.51 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (618 mg,3.11 mmol) were dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL). To this, 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (124 mg, 3.11 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for1 hour. Then, saturated ammonium chloride was added to the reactionmixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=9/1) to give amixture (702 mg) of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline and2,3-dichloroquinoxaline. This mixture was dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide (7.0 mL). To this, 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (455 mg, 2.37mmol) and potassium carbonate (328 mg, 2.37 mmol) were added at roomtemperature and the mixture was stirred at 150° C. for 30 minutes. Thereaction mixture was allowed to cool down to room temperature, a 1%aqueous acetic acid solution (1.0 mL) was added thereto, and theprecipitate was collected by filtration. The obtained solid was purifiedby preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3).Further, slurry purification was performed using diisopropyl ether, togive2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 59) (541 mg, yield: 42%).

ESIMS m/z: 511 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.63-6.78 (m, 1H),7.05-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.61 (m, 9H), 8.20-8.54 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 552-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 60)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-formylphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 58) (52.0 mg, 0.100 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran(1.0 mL) and methanol (0.5 mL). To this, sodium borohydride (5.7 mL) wasadded under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirredat the same temperature for 1 hour. Then, a saturated aqueous ammoniumchloride solution was added to the reaction mixture, and extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was subjected to slurry purificationusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-hydroxymethylphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 60) (26.7 mg, yield: 51%).

ESIMS m/z: 523 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 4.48 (d, J=4.0 Hz,1H), 5.20 (br s, 1H), 6.92-7.68 (m, 11H), 8.29 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 562-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 61)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-formylphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 58) (102 mg, 0.189 mmol) was dissolved in acetone (5.0 mL). Tothis, the Jones reagent was added dropwise at room temperature until thesolution showed a permanent yellow color. After addition of 2-propanol,the reaction mixture was filtered through Celite. The filtrate wasconcentrated and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (methanol/chloroform=9/1). Further, slurry purificationwas performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-carboxyphenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 61) (85.4 mg, yield: 84%).

ESIMS m/z: 537 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.78 (q, J=6.6 Hz,1H), 7.44-7.53 (m, 6H), 7.59-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 8.14(d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 8.45 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 572-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-dimethylaminomethyl-phenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 62)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-formylphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 58) (50.0 mg, 0.096 mmol) was dissolved in acetonitrile (1.0mL). To this, dimethylamine (a 2.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,0.48 mL, 0.958 mmol) and acetic acid (54.8 μL, 0.958=1) were added undera nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixture was stirred atthe same temperature for 30 minutes. To this, sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride (61.0 mg, 0.288 mmol) was further added and themixture was stirred for 4 hours. Then, a saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate solution was added to the reaction mixture, and extractionwith chloroform was performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1). Further, slurry purification was performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-dimethylaminomethyl-phenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 62) (48.2 mg, yield: 91%).

ESIMS m/z: 551 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.25 (s, 6H), 3.45(s, 2H), 6.75 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.64 (m, 11H), 8.44-8.48 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 582-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-dimethylcarbamoyl-phenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 63)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-carboxyphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 61) (46.0 mg, 0.171 mmol) was dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide. To this, dimethylamine (a 2.0 mol/L solution intetrahydrofuran, 85.5 μL, 0.171 mmol) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazolemonohydrate (13.1 mg, 0.086 mmol) were added under a nitrogen atmosphereat room temperature. To this,1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (32.8 mg,0.171 mmol) was further added at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 4 hours. Then, water was added to the reactionmixture, and the resulting solid was collected by filtration and thendried at 50° C. Thus,2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-dimethylcarbamoyl-phenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 63) (45.1 mg, yield: 93%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 565 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.96 (s, 3H), 3.11(s, 3H), 6.76 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.52 (m, 9H), 7.60-7.65 (m, 3H),8.44-8.47 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 592-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 64)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), Compound CT (61.5 mg, 0.297 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (15.8 mg, 0.396 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 5 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=5/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 64) (78.9 mg, yield: 76%).

ESIMS m/z: 525 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.94 (s, 3H),6.63-6.82 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.67 (m, 7H), 7.82 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.52(m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 603-{1-[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}-6-methylpyridine1-oxide (Compound 65)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 41) (49.3 mg, 0.097 mmol), dichloromethane (2.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (41.8 mg, 0.242 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 3.5 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give3-{1-[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}-6-methylpyridine1-oxide (Compound 65) (43.2 mg, yield: 85%).

ESIMS m/z: 525 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.36 (s, 3H), 7.24(br s, 1H), 7.53-7.76 (m, 10H), 8.38 (br s, 1H), 9.11 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 613-{1-[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-fluoro-2-methylpropyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 66)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 45) (45.0 mg, 0.092 mmol), dichloromethane (2.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (39.9 mg, 0.242 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 3.5 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give 3-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-fluoro-2-methylpropyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 66) (47.3 mg, yield: quantitative).

ESIMS m/z: 503 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.53(s, 3H), 6.51 (d, J=14.9 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.63 (m, 9H), 8.18 (d, J=6.3 Hz,1H), 8.39 (br s, 1H), 8.84 (br s, 1H), 12.28 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 622-chloro-N-{3-[2-cyano-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 67)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(100 mg, 0.282 mmol), Compound CU (74.6 mg, 0.423 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (28.2 mg, 0.705 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 3 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2-cyano-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 67) (99.9 mg, yield: 72%).

ESIMS m/z: 494 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.43 (s, 3H), 1.54(s, 3H), 6.41 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.67 (m, 9H), 8.10 (br s, 1H), 8.36-8.39 (m,1H), 8.56 (dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 633-{1-[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-cyano-2-methylpropyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 68)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2-cyano-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 67) (50.0 mg, 0.101 mmol), dichloromethane (2.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (43.7 mg, 0.253 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. After purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1),slurry purification was further performed using diisopropyl ether, togive 3-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-cyano-2-methylpropyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 68) (51.1 mg, yield: 99%).

ESIMS m/z: 509 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 4.48 (s, 3H), 1.52(s, 3H), 6.53 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.91 (m, 9H), 8.21 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 8.38(br s, 1H), 8.87 (br s, 1H), 12.31 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 645-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 69)

5-Chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF) (70.0 mg, 0.188 mmol) and Compound CK (53.9 mg, 0.282mmol) were dissolved in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (1.5 mL). To this, 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (18.8 mg, 0.470 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours.Then, a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution was added to thereaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1). Further, slurry purification was performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 69) (69.0 mg, yield: 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 526 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.49(s, 3H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 7.12 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.53-7.70 (m, 4H), 8.21 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H) 8.92 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 653,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 70)

According to Example 64, by use of3,5-dimethyl-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG) (70.0 mg, 0.207 mmol), Compound CK (59.2 mg, 0.310 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (20.7 mg, 0.518 mmol) and1,2-dimethoxyethane (1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 80°C. for 3 hours. After purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1), slurry purification wasfurther performed using diisopropyl ether, to give3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 70) (76.7 mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 494 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.49(s, 3H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 7.11 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.55-7.70 (m, 4H), 8.18 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 662-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 71)

According to Example 8, by use2-chloro-N-{3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(100 mg, 0.282 mmol), Compound CV (87.6 mg, 0.423 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (28.2 mg, 0.705 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 3 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 71) (138 mg, yield: 93%).

ESIMS m/z: 525 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.87 (s, 3H),7.16-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.65 (m, 7H), 7.98 (br s, 1H), 8.36-8.38 (m,2H), 8.65 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 67 3-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}-5-methoxypyridine1-oxide (Compound 72)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 71) (54.0 mg, 0.103 mmol), dichloromethane (2.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (44.4 mg, 0.257 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2.5 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give3-{1-[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}-5-methoxypyridine1-oxide (Compound 72) (48.4 mg, yield: 87%).

ESIMS m/z: 525 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.87 (s, 3H),7.16-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.65 (m, 7H), 7.98 (br s, 1H), 8.36-8.38 (m,2H), 8.65 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 682-chloro-N-{3-[tetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 73)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[tetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BE) (176 mg, 0.495 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (4.0 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (94.9 mg, 0.495 mmol) and potassium carbonate(68.4 mg, 0.495 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C.for 1 hour. Then, slurry purification was performed using diisopropylether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[tetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 73) (191 mg, yield: 76%).

ESIMS m/z: 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.13-1.40 (m, 1H),1.30-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.94-1.98 (m, 1H), 2.33-3.36 (m, 1H), 3.21-3.36 (m,2H), 3.80-3.96 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.48 (m, 4H), 7.54-7.66 (m, 4H), 8.01 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (dd, J=3.6, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=1.7, 4.6 Hz,1H), 8.79 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 12.15 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 693-{[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]tetrahydropyran-4-yl)}methylpyridine1-oxide (Compound 74)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[tetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 73) (93.0 mg, 0.182 mmol), dichloromethane (3.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (78.5 mg, 0.455 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. After purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1),slurry purification was further performed using diisopropyl ether, togive3-{[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]tetrahydropyran-4-yl)}methylpyridine1-oxide (Compound 74) (84.0 mg, yield: 88%).

ESIMS m/z: 527 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.20-1.25 (m, 1H),1.34-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.88 (m, 1H), 2.27-3.31 (m, 1H), 3.22-3.33 (m,2H), 3.84-3.94 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.64 (m, 9H), 8.13 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 8.39(br s, 1H), 8.68 (br s, 1H), 12.09 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 705-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 75)

According to Example 64, by use of5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF) (70.0 mg, 0.188 mmol), Compound CI (40.7 mg, 0.241 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (17.1 mg, 0.429 mmol) and1,2-dimethoxyethane (1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 80°C. for 3 hours. After purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification wasfurther performed using diisopropyl ether, to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 75) (73.4 mg, yield: 77%).

ESIMS m/z: 504 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.45 (d, J=10.6 Hz,3H), 1.53 (d, J=10.6 Hz, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 6.46 (d,J=17.5 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (dd, J=5.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.66 (m, 4H), 8.12(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (dd, J=1.7, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),11.99 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 713,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 76)

According to Example 64, by use of3,5-dimethyl-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl) isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG) (70.0 mg, 0.207 mmol), Compound CI (41.0 mg, 0.242 mmol),60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg, 0.449 mmol) and1,2-dimethoxyethane (1.5 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 80°C. for 3 hours. After purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol 9/1), slurry purification wasfurther performed using diisopropyl ether, to give3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 76) (82.4 mg, yield: 84%).

ESIMS m/z: 471 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.45 (d, J=21.1 Hz,3H), 1.53 (d, J=21.1 Hz, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 6.42 (d,J=17.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (dd, J=4.6, 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.67 (m, 4H), 8.11(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J=1.7, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 722-chloro-N-{3-{2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[4-(morpholin-1-yl)methyl-phenyl]ethoxy}quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 77)

According to Example 57, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-formylphenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 58) (32.0 mg, 0.061 mmol), acetonitrile (1.0 mL), morpholine(53.5 μL, 0.613 mmol), acetic acid (33.6 μL, 0.613 mmol) and sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride (39.9 mg, 0.184 mmol), the mixture was stirred andreacted at room temperature for 5 hours. After purification bypreparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1), slurrypurification was further performed using hexane, to give2-chloro-N-{3-{2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[4-(morpholin-1-yl)methyl-phenyl]ethoxy}quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 77) (28.9 mg, yield: 80%).

ESIMS m/z: 593 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.76 (br s, 4H),3.65 (br s, 4H), 3.92 (br s, 2H), 7.02 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.50 (m,9H), 7.81 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 8.29-8.32 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 732-chloro-N-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)-methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 78)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)-methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BF) (100 mg, 0.268 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.0 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (51.3 mg, 0.268 mmol) and potassium carbonate(37.0 mg, 0.268 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C.for 1 hour. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)-methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 78) (138 mg, yield: 97%).

ESIMS m/z: 529 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.53-1.61 (m, 1H),1.94-2.17 (m, 3H), 3.46-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.78-3.85 (m, 2H), 6.42 (d, J=17.6Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.65 (m, 8H), 8.06 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 8.35-8.38 (m, 1H),8.53 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 743-{[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]fluoro(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)}methylpyridine1-oxide (Compound 79)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 78) (55.0 mg, 0.104 mmol), dichloromethane (2.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (44.9 mg, 0.260 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2.5 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give3-{[3-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]fluoro(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)}methylpyridine1-oxide (Compound 79) (49.9 mg, yield: 88%).

ESIMS m/z: 545 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.60-1.68 (m, 1H),1.92-2.15 (m, 3H), 3.47-3.54 (m, 2H), 3.80-3.83 (m, 2H), 6.48 (d, J=18.7Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.63 (m, 8H), 8.18 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (br s, 1H),8.77 (br s, 1H), 12.32 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 752-chloro-N-{3-[2-methanesulfonyl-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 80)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(100 mg, 0.282 mmol), Compound CY (86.7 mg, 0.378 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (26.4 mg, 0.660 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 2 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2-methanesulfonyl-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 80) (110 mg, yield: 71%).

ESIMS m/z: 547 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.21 (s, 3H), 1.61(brs, 3H), 3.10 (br s, 3H), 6.67 (brs, 1H), 7.42-7.65 (m, 8H), 8.08 (brs, 1H), 8.34 (br s, 1H), 8.54 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 76 3-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-methanesulfonyl-2-methylpropyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 81)

According to Example 42, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2-methanesulfonyl-2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 80) (55.0 mg, 0.101 mmol), dichloromethane (2.0 mL) andmeta-chloroperbenzoic acid (43.7 mg, 0.253 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. After purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1),slurry purification was further performed using diisopropyl ether, togive 3-{1-[3-(2chlorobenzenesulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-methanesulfonyl-2-methylpropyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 81) (39.8 mg, yield: 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 562 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.28 (s, 3H), 1.66(br s, 3H), 3.16 (br s, 3H), 6.75 (br s, 1H), 7.42-7.63 (m, 9H), 8.19(d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (br s, 1H), 8.87 (br s, 1H), 12.24 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 772-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 82)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol) Compound CZ (59.5 mg, 0.296 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (19.8 mg, 0.495 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 12 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=3/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 82) (68.2 mg, yield: 66%).

ESIMS m/z: 519 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.25 (br s, 1H),7.52-7.74 (m, 8H), 7.96 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (br s, 1H), 8.40 (br s,1H), 8.59 (br s, 1H), 12.45 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 782-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 83)

Compound DA (100 mg, 0.515 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (103 mg,0.515 mmol) were dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL). To this, 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (30.9 mg, 0.773 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for2 hours. Then, saturated ammonium chloride was added to the reactionmixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=9/1) to give amixture (170 mg) of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline and2,3-dichloroquinoxaline. This mixture was dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide (3.0 mL). To this, 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (91.3 mg, 0.477mmol) and potassium carbonate (65.9 mg, 0.477 mmol) were added at roomtemperature and the mixture was stirred at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thereaction mixture was allowed to cool down to room temperature, a 1%aqueous acetic acid solution (1.0 mL) was added thereto, and theprecipitate was collected by filtration. The obtained solid was purifiedby preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3).Further, slurry purification was performed using diisopropyl ether, togive2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 83) (129 mg, yield: 49%).

ESIMS m/z: 512 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.15 (br s, 1H),7.28-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.92 (m, 10H), 8.38 (br s, 1H), 12.48 (br s,1H).

EXAMPLE 792-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-chlorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 84)

Compound DB (100 mg, 0.475 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (95.4 mg,0.475 mmol) were dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL). To this, 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (28.5 mg, 0.713 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for2 hours. Then, saturated ammonium chloride was added to the reactionmixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=9/1) to give amixture (153 mg) of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-chlorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline and2,3-dichloroquinoxaline. This mixture was dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide (3.0 mL). To this, 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (78.6 mg, 0.410mmol) and potassium carbonate (56.7 mg, 0.410 mmol) were added at roomtemperature and the mixture was stirred at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thereaction mixture was allowed to cool down to room temperature, a 1%aqueous acetic acid solution (1.0 mL) was added thereto, and theprecipitate was collected by filtration. The obtained solid was purifiedby preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3).Further, slurry purification was performed using diisopropyl ether, togive2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-chlorophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 84) (110 mg, yield: 44%).

ESIMS m/z: 528 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.16 (br s, 1H),7.48-7.65 (m, 9H), 7.84 (br s, 1H), 8.15 (br s, 1H), 8.39 (br s, 1H),12.53 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 802-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 85)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(100 mg, 0.282 mmol), Compound DC (89.5 mg, 0.423 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (28.2 mg, 0.705 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 28 hours. Afterpurification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=3/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 85) (68.8 mg, yield: 46%).

ESIMS m/z: 528 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.67 (br s, 1H),7.90-8.10 (m, 8H), 8.75-8.84 (m, 2H), 9.34 (br s, 1H), 12.82 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 812-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-bromopyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 86)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(300 mg, 0.847 mmol), Compound DD (325 mg, 1.27 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (84.7 mg, 2.12 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (6.0 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 5 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=3/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-bromopyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 86) (306 mg, yield: 63%).

ESIMS m/z: 575 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.26 (br s, 1H),7.53-7.66 (m, 7H), 7.85 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (br s, 2H), 8.94 (br s,1H), 12.46 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 825-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl-(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 87)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)-methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BF) (70.0 mg, 0.187 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (1.5 mL),Compound FB (39.3 mg, 0.187 mmol) and potassium carbonate (25.8 mg,0.187 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours.After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl-(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 87) (64.6 mg, yield: 63%).

ESIMS m/z: 547 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.52-1.60 (m, 1H),1.92-2.13 (m, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.46-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.73 (s, 3H),3.78-3.86 (m, 2H), 6.44 (d, J=19.4 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (dd, J=4.9, 7.9 Hz,1H), 7.50-7.66 (m, 4H), 8.19 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=3.9 Hz, 1H),8.85 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 833,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 88)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)-methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BF) (70.0 mg, 0.187 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (1.5 mL),Compound FC (32.9 mg, 0.187 mmol) and potassium carbonate (25.8 mg,0.187 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours.After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 88) (66.2 mg, yield: 69%).

ESIMS m/z: 514 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.46-1.55 (m, 1H),1.94-2.12 (m, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 3.43-3.60 (m, 2H),3.78-3.87 (m, 2H), 6.42 (d, J=20.4 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=4.6, 8.2 Hz,1H), 7.51-7.66 (m, 4H), 8.09 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H),8.86 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 842-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-cyclopropylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 89)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-bromopyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 86) (50.0 mg, 0.087 mmol),[bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium (7.1 mg, 0.0087 mmol)and sodium carbonate (27.7 mg, 0.261 mmol) were suspended in 1,4-dioxane(1.0 mL) and water (0.5 mL). To this, cyclohexyl pinacolborane (23.8 μL,0.131 mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperatureand the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 24 hours. Then, saturatedammonium chloride was added to the reaction mixture, and extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3). Further, slurry purificationwas performed using hexane, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-cyclopropylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 89) (14.2 mg, yield: 31%).

ESIMS m/z: 535 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.93-0.98 (m, 4H),2.07-2.16 (m, 1H), 7.11 (br s, 1H), 7.40-7.64 (m, 8H), 8.17-8.84 (m,3H).

EXAMPLE 852-chloro-N-{3-{[4-(pyridin-3-yl)tetrahydropyran-4-yl]oxy}-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 90)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-{[4-(pyridin-3-yl)tetrahydropyran-4-yl]oxy}-quinoxaline(Compound BH) (21.8 mg, 0.064 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (0.6 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (18.3 mg, 0.096 mmol) and potassium carbonate(13.3 mg, 0.096 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C.for 1 hour. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-{[4-(pyridin-3-yl)tetrahydropyran-4-yl]oxy}-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 90) (16.3 mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 497 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.17-2.51 (m, 2H),2.93-2.98 (m, 2H), 3.82-3.85 (m, 4H), 7.26-7.37 (m, 5H), 7.62-7.65 (m,3H), 7.92 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.36-8.42 (m, 2H), 8.76 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 862-chloro-N-{3-[1-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 91)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[1-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BI)(50.0 mg, 0.167 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (1.5 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (47.9 mg, 0.250 mmol) and potassium carbonate(34.6 mg, 0.250 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C.for 2 hours. After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[1-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 91) (17.7 mg, yield: 23%).

ESIMS m/z: 455 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.01 (s, 6H),7.24-7.38 (m, 5H), 7.59-7.67 (m, 3H), 7.86 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.32-8.41(m, 2H), 8.71 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 872-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl-aminomethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 92)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-formylphenyl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 58) (238 mg, 0.456 mmol) and tert-butyl carbamate (320 mg,2.74 mmol) were dissolved in acetonitrile (5.0 mL). To this, triethylsilane (369 μL, 2.74 μmol) and trifluoroacetic acid (141 mL, 1.82 mmol)were added under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and themixture was stirred at the same temperature for 48 hours. Then,saturated sodium bicarbonate was added to the reaction mixture, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bypreparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl-aminomethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 92) (174 mg, yield: 61%).

ESIMS m/z: 637 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.44 (s, 9H), 3.57(s, 3H), 4.31 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.84 (br s, 1H), 6.76 (q, J=6.6 Hz,1H), 7.30-7.76 (m, 11H), 8.18 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 882-chloro-N-{3-{2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[6-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]ethoxy}quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 93)

According to Example 8, by use of2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), Compound DH (73.0 mg, 0.296 mmol), 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (19.8 mg, 0.495 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 3.5 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=5/1), slurry purification was further performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-{2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[6-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-pyridin-3-yl]ethoxy}quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 93) (60.2 mg, yield: 54%).

ESIMS m/z: 564 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.89-1.94 (m, 4H),3.37 (br s, 4H), 6.53 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 1H),7.49-7.68 (m, 7H), 8.33-8.37 (m, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 89N-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 94)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)-methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BF) (70.0 mg, 0.187 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (1.5 mL),Compound FS (23.0 mg, 0.187 mmol) and potassium carbonate (25.8 mg,0.187 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours.After purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol 19/1), slurry purification was further performedusing diisopropyl ether, to giveN-{3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 94) (36.5 mg, yield: 52%).

ESIMS m/z: 461 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.02 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 1.51-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.70-2.19 (m, 5H), 3.38-3.59 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.87(m, 4H), 6.41 (d, J=19.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=4.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H),7.54-7.63 (m, 3H), 7.77-7.81 (m, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (dd,J=1.7, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H), 11.22 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 902,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 95)

Sixty percent sodium hydride (in oil) (15.5 mg, 0.387 mmol) wassuspended in tetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL). To this, a tetrahydrofuransolution (1.5 mL) of Compound DI (46.5 mg, 0.258 mmol) was added under anitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixture was stirred atthe same temperature for 15 minutes. To this,2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred for 3.5hours. After water was added to the reaction mixture, extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1) to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide (Compound 95) (52.0 mg, yield:76%).

ESIMS m/z: 532 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.86 (s, 3H), 6.92(s, 1H), 7.08 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.47 (m, 4H), 7.62-7.67 (m, 2H), 8.35 (br s,1H).

EXAMPLE 912,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 96)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.3 mg,0.581 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.5 mL), Compound DJ (46.5 mg, 0.258 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (CompoundAA) (50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C.for 1.6 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=20/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 96) (38.7 mg, yield: 56%).

ESIMS m/z: 534, 532 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD, δ): 3.89 (s,3H), 6.92 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.59 (m, 5H), 7.67-7.69(m, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.34 (dd, J=1.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 922,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 97)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.3 mg,0.581 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.5 mL), Compound DK (46.5 mg, 0.258 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (CompoundAA) (50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C.for 1.6 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 97) (31.3 mg, yield: 46%).

ESIMS m/z: 532, 530 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.90 (s, 3H),6.82 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.50 (m, 4H), 7.63-7.73 (m, 4H), 8.40 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 932,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 98)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (15.5 mg,0.387 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at atemperature of room temperature to 50° C. for 1.8 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 98) (43.5 mg, yield: 63%).

ESIMS m/z: 535, 533 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.19 (m, 1H),7.40-7.50 (m, 4H), 7.67 (dd, J=1.3, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (m, 1H), 8.19 (s,1H), 8.38 (br s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 942,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 99)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (31.0 mg,0.774 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (4.0 mL), Compound DM (94.0 mg, 0.516 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (CompoundAA) (50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at atemperature of room temperature to 50° C. for hours. Then, purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1) wasperformed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 99) (12.3 mg, yield: 18%).

ESIMS m/z: 535, 533 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.26 (br s, 1H),7.40-7.50 (m, 5H), 7.65-7.71 (m, 2H), 7.91 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 952,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiophen-2-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 100)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (21.0 mg,0.516 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DN (70.0 mg, 0.387 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (CompoundAA) (50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C.for 5.3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=100/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiophen-2-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 100) (37.4 mg, yield: 54%).

ESIMS m/z: 536, 534 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.04 (dd, J=4.0,5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (br s, 1H), 7.40-7.49 (m, 7H), 7.66 (dd, J=1.7, 8.3Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.73 (m, 1H), 8.41 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 962,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiophen-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 101)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (21.0 mg,0.516 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DO (70.0 mg, 0.387 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (CompoundAA) (50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at atemperature of room temperature to 50° C. for 3.8 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=100/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiophen-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 101) (43.7 mg, yield: 63%).

ESIMS m/z: 534 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.93 (br s, 1H),7.29-7.48 (m, 7H), 7.63 (br s, 1H), 7.67 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.68(m, 1H), 8.41 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 972,3-dichloro-N-[3-(1-cyclohexyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 102)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (21.0 mg,0.516 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DP (70.5 mg, 0.387 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (CompoundAA) (50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C.for 2.6 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-[3-(1-cyclohexyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 102) (43.3 mg, yield: 63%).

ESIMS m/z: 536, 534 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.12-1.34 (m,4H), 1.71-1.90 (m, 6H), 2.05 (m, 1H), 5.88 (br s, 1H), 7.41-7.50 (m,4H), 7.65-7.70 (m, 2H), 8.10-8.43 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 982,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 103)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (15.0 mg,0.387 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DQ (59.0 mg, 0.258 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (CompoundAA) (50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C.for 2.3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 103) (60.7 mg, yield: 81%).

ESIMS m/z: 581, 579 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.95 (s, 3H),6.87 (br s, 1H), 7.00 (m, 1H), 7.10 (dd, J=6.9, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.45(m, 7H), 7.60-7.66 (m, 3H), 8.35 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 992-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(benzofuran-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 104)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (25.5 mg,0.635 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.5 mL), Compound DR (91.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for3.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(benzofuran-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 104) (38.4 mg, yield: 51%).

ESIMS m/z: 536, 534 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.08 (m, 2H),7.23-7.61 (m, 10H), 7.71 (m, 1H), 8.30-8.49 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 1002-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-phenylacetic acid(Compound 105)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (45.0 mg,1.13 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (6.0 mL), 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid(93.3 mg, 0.610 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(80.0 mg, 0.226 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for3.7 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=5/1) was performed to give2-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-phenylacetic acid(Compound 105) (79.4 mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 472, 470 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.53 (s, 1H),7.15-7.63 (m, 12H), 8.32 (br s, 1H), 8.98 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1012-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2,4-dimethylthiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 106)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DS (89.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.7 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2,4-dimethylthiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 106) (47.4 mg, yield: 64%).

ESIMS m/z: 531, 529 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.62 (s, 3H),2.65 (s, 3H), 7.00 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.63 (m, 7H), 8.25 (br s, 1H), 8.50 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1022-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 107)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DT (83.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.7 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 107) (41.6 mg, yield: 57%).

ESIMS m/z: 517, 515 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.72 (s, 3H),7.08 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.51 (m, 7H), 7.66 (m, 1H), 8.45 (br s, 1H), 8.79 (s,1H).

EXAMPLE 1032-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-ethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 108)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.0 mL), Compound DU (84.7 mg, 0.436 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.8 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-ethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 108) (51.0 mg, yield: 71%).

ESIMS m/z: 514, 512 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD, δ): 1.51 (t,J=7.3 Hz, 3H), 4.19-4.39 (m, 2H), 6.92 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.67 (m,9H), 8.41 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1042-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(furan-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 109)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL),2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(furan-2-yl)ethanol (70.0 mg, 0.423 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 2.0 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=40/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(furan-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 109) (43.3 mg, yield: 63%).

ESIMS m/z: 486, 484 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.44 (s, 1H),6.72 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.51 (m, 7H), 7.71 (m, 1H),8.20 (m, 1H), 8.48 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1052-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 110)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DV (92.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2.0 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=40/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 110) (21.1 mg, yield: 28%).

ESIMS m/z: 537, 535 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.02 (br s, 1H),7.49-7.52 (m, 7H), 7.70 (m, 1H), 7.72 (s, 1H), 8.45 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1062-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 111)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DW (93.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2.0 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 111) (58.6 mg, yield: 77%).

ESIMS m/z: 540, 538 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.36-0.45 (m,2H), 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.27 (m, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J=6.9, 14.2 Hz, 1H), 4.04(dd, J=7.3, 14.2 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H),7.41-7.59 (m, 7H), 7.62 (m, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 8.45 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1072-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 112)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (21.0 mg,0.527 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.0 mL), Compound DX (85.2 mg, 0.386 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-cyclopropylmethyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 112) (63.3 mg, yield: 83%).

ESIMS m/z: 540, 538 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.37 (m, 2H),0.71 (m, 2H), 1.25 (m, 1H), 3.79 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (q, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.49 (m, 7H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.71 (m, 1H), 8.48(br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1082-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 113)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DL (77.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2.0 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 113) (44.0 mg, yield: 62%).

ESIMS m/z: 503, 501 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.21 (br s, 1H),7.47-7.51 (m, 7H), 7.70 (m, 1H), 8.19 (m, 1H), 8.46 (br s, 1H), 8.90 (s,1H).

EXAMPLE 1092-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-morpholinothiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 114)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (17.0 mg,0.417 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.0 mL), Compound DY (79.8 mg, 0.298 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(42.0 mg, 0.119 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 3.0 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1, 50/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-morpholinothiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 114) (7.0 mg, yield: 10%).

ESIMS m/z: 586, 584 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.44 (m, 4H),3.79 (m, 4H), 6.77 (m, 1H), 7.24 (m, 4H), 8.48 (br s, 1H), 8.88 (br s,1H).

EXAMPLE 1102-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 115)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.5 mL), Compound DZ (82.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 115) (53.8 mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 514, 512 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.38 (s, 3H),3.72 (s, 3H), 6.88 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.57 (m, 7H),7.66 (m, 1H), 8.41 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1112-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 116)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (28.0 mg,0.705 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.5 mL), Compound EA (104 mg, 0.564 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=20/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 116) (54.3 mg, yield: 77%).

ESIMS m/z: 504, 502 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.60-1.81 (m,4H), 2.33 (m, 1H), 3.43 (m, 2H), 4.00 (m, 2H), 5.94 (br s, 1H),7.49-7.71 (m, 7H), 8.25 (br s, 1H), 8.52 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1122-chloro-N-[3-(1-cyclopropyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 117)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (28.0 mg,0.705 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EB (79.0 mg, 0.564 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 500 for1.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(1-cyclopropyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 117) (30.7 mg, yield: 48%).

ESIMS m/z: 460, 458 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.61-0.67 (m,4H), 1.38 (m, 1H), 5.39 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.66 (m, 7H), 8.21 (br s, 1H),8.52 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1132-chloro-N-[3-(1-cyclohexyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 118)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (28.0 mg,0.692 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.0 mL), Compound DP (94.5 mg, 0.519 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(61.3 mg, 0.173 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(1-cyclohexyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 118) (55.2 mg, yield: 64%).

ESIMS m/z: 502, 500 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.23-1.29 (m,4H), 1.71-2.05 (m, 6H), 2.34 (m, 1H), 5.91 (br s, 1H), 7.46-7.59 (m,6H), 7.68 (m, 1H), 8.19 (br s, 1H), 8.52 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1143,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 119)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (16.0 mg,0.396 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.0 mL), Compound DP (52.0 mg, 0.283 mmol)and N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG) (38.0 mg, 0.113 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol 20/1) was performed to give3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 119) (29.7 mg, yield: 54%).

ESIMS m/z: 485 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.52-1.81 (m, 4H),2.35 (m, 1H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.91 (br s, 3H), 3.44 (m, 2H), 4.01 (m, 2H),5.95 (m, 1H), 7.56 (m, 2H), 7.72 (m, 2H), 8.12 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1155-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 120)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (16.0 mg,0.402 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.5 mL), Compound DP (52.0 mg, 0.283 mmol)and5-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF) (42.0 mg, 0.113 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=20/1) was performed to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 120) (35.6 mg, yield: 61%).

ESIMS m/z: 522, 520 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.55-1.76 (m,4H), 2.34 (m, 1H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 3.47 (m, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 4.00 (m,2H), 5.96 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.75 (m, 2H), 8.19 (br s,1H).

EXAMPLE 1162-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl]ethoxy}quinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound 121)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (46.3 mg,1.16 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (4.6 mL), Compound EC (119 mg, 0.602 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(68.0 mg, 0.192 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted from 50° C.to reflux temperature for 6 hours. Then, purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=20/1, hexane/ethylacetate=3/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 121) (5.5 mg, yield: 6%).

ESIMS m/z: 518, 516 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.37 (br s, 3H),1.59 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.95 (m, 2H), 4.11 (m, 2H), 4.14 (m, 2H), 6.00 (br s,1H), 7.45-7.50 (m, 6H), 7.70 (m, 1H), 8.15-8.50 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 1172-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-N,N-diethyl-2-phenylacetamide(Compound 122)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound ED (88.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2.8 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=20/1) was performed to give2-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-N,N-diethyl-2-phenylacetamide(Compound 122) (46.1 mg, yield: 62%).

ESIMS m/z: 527, 525 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.10 (t, J=6.9Hz, 3H), 1.25 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 3.27-3.58 (m, 4H), 6.70 (s, 1H),7.29-7.61 (m, 12H), 8.48 (br s, 1H), 8.98 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1182-chloro-N-[3-(2-morpholino-2-oxy-1-phenylethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 123)

2-[3-(2-Chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-phenylacetic acid(Compound 105) (29.1 mg, 0.0619 mmol) obtained in Example 100 wasdissolved in tetrahydrofuran (1.75 mL). To this,1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (24.0 mg,0.124 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole monohydrate (4.3 mg, 0.031 mmol) andN,N-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) (3.8 mg, 0.031 mmol) were added and themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 15 minutes. To this,N,N-dimethylformamide (0.8 mL),1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (24.0 mg,0.124 mmol), 1-hydroxybenzotriazole monohydrate (4.3 mg, 0.031 mmol),N,N-dimethylaminopyridine (3.8 mg, 0.031 mmol) and morpholine (0.0324mL, 0.371 mmol) were further added and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 18.7 hours. After water and 1 mol/L hydrochloric acidwere added to the reaction mixture, extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=50/1) to give2-chloro-N-[3-(2-morpholino-2-oxy-1-phenylethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 123) (9.1 mg, yield: 27%).

ESIMS m/z: 541, 539 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.64 (m, 8H),6.76 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.65 (m, 13H), 8.48 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1192-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-phenylacetamide(Compound 124)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (16.9 mg,0.423 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetamide (42.6mg, 0.282 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2-phenylacetamide(Compound 124) (43.0 mg, yield: 65%).

ESIMS m/z: 469, 467 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.78 (br s, 2H),6.74 (br s, 1H), 7.32-7.52 (m, 12H), 7.64 (br d, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 8.44 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1202-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-N-ethyl-2-phenylacetamide(Compound 125)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EF (76.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for3.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=20/1) was performed to give2-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-N-ethyl-2-phenylacetamide(Compound 125) (45.2 mg, yield: 65%).

ESIMS m/z: 497, 495 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.03 (t, J=7.3Hz, 3H), 3.23-3.29 (m, 2H), 6.66 (s, 1H), 7.05 (br s, 1H), 7.26-7.51 (m,10H), 7.57 (m, 2H), 7.64 (m, 1H), 8.38 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1212-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-bromothiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 126)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (42.3 mg,1.06 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (7.5 mL), Compound EG (166 mg, 0.635 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(150.0 mg, 0.423 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C.for 3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=50/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-bromothiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 126) (83.3 mg, yield: 34%).

ESIMS m/z: 583, 581, 579 (M+H)⁺: ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.06 (br s,1H), 7.30-7.62 (m, 7H), 7.69 (m, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 8.45 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1222-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 127)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (17.0 mg,0.423 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DQ (65.0 mg, 0.282 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for3.3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=40/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 127) (65.5 mg, yield: 85%).

ESIMS m/z: 547, 545 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD, δ): 3.98 (s,3H), 6.89 (br s, 1H), 7.05 (br s, 1H), 7.11 (ddd, J=0.7, 6.9, 7.6 Hz,1H), 7.27 (ddd, J=1.2, 7.1, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.52 (m,7H), 7.62 (m, 2H), 8.43 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1233,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 128)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg,0.444 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DQ (68.0 mg, 0.296 mmol)and N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG) (50.0 mg, 0.148 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 1.7 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=20/1) was performed to give3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 128) (46.6 mg, yield: 59%).

ESIMS m/z: 530 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD, δ): 2.54 (s, 3H),2.87 (s, 3H), 4.01 (s, 3H), 6.90 (br s, 1H), 7.12 (dd, J=6.9, 6.9 Hz,1H), 7.14 (br s, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=6.9, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (m, 1H),7.53-7.67 (m, 5H).

EXAMPLE 1245-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 129)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (16.0 mg,0.402 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound DQ (52.0 mg, 0.268 mmol)and5-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF) (50.0 mg, 0.134 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 1.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=100/1) was performed to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 129) (53.2 mg, yield: 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 565, 563 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.66 (s, 3H),3.73 (s, 3H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=6.9,7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (dd, J=6.9, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),7.50-7.73 (m, 5H), 8.31 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1255-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 130)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (21.0 mg,0.536 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EH (80.5 mg, 0.402 mmol)and5-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF) (50.0 mg, 0.134 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1 to 3/1) was performed to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 130) (35.3 mg, yield: 49%).

ESIMS m/z: 538, 536 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.66-1.75 (m,2H), 2.10-2.24 (m, 3H), 2.59-2.78 (m, 7H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 5.95 (m, 1H),7.54 (m, 2H), 7.71 (m, 2H), 8.17 (br, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1263,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 131)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (24.0 mg,0.592 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EH (89.0 mg, 0.444 mmol)and N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG) (50.0 mg, 0.148 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) was performed to give3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 131) (39.9 mg, yield: 54%).

ESIMS m/z: 503 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.62-1.75 (m, 2H),2.15-2.24 (m, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.63-2.78 (m, 4H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 5.93(m, 1H), 7.55 (m, 2H), 7.65 (br s, 1H), 7.73 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 1275-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1,1-dioxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 132)

5-Chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 130) (24.6 mg, 0.0459 mmol) obtained in Example 125 wasdissolved in dichloromethane (2.0 mL). To this, meta-chloroperbenzoicacid (24.0 mg, 0.138 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred under anitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 2.8 hours. After water wasadded to the reaction mixture, extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1,1-dioxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 132) (18.6 mg, yield: 71%).

ESIMS m/z: 570, 568 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.19-2.22 (m,2H), 2.33-2.39 (m, 3H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 3.00-3.10 (m, 4H), 3.78 (s, 3H),6.06 (m, 1H), 7.63 (m, 2H), 7.74 (m, 2H), 8.32 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1283,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1,1-dioxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 133)

According to the step of Example 127, by use of3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 131) (27.0 mg, 0.0537 mmol) obtained in Example 126 anddissolved in dichloromethane (2.2 mL), and meta-chloroperbenzoic acid(37.3 mg, 0.215 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted under anitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 3.3 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1,1-dioxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 133) (23.6 mg, yield: 82%).

ESIMS m/z: 535 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.23-2.32 (m, 5H),2.51 (s, 3H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 3.06-3.16 (m, 4H), 6.04 (m, 1H), 7.57 (m,3H), 7.71 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 1292-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-phenylthiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 134)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (10.0 mg,0.251 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EI (43.2 mg, 0.167 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(29.6 mg, 0.0835 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C.for 5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/acetone=100/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-phenylthiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 134) (23.6 mg, yield: 49%).

ESIMS m/z: 579, 577 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.18 (br s, 1H),7.44-7.57 (m, 9H), 7.72 (m, 1H), 7.92 (m, 2H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.20 (br s,1H), 8.49 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 130N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 135)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (17.0 mg,0.420 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), Compound DQ (64.0 mg, 0.280 mmol)and N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)propane-1-sulfonamide (Compound AH) (40.0mg, 0.140 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for 2hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/acetone=100/1) was performed to giveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 135) (54.5 mg, yield: 81%).

ESIMS m/z: 477 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.10 (t, J=7.4 Hz,3H), 1.98 (m, 2H), 3.76 (m, 2H), 4.02 (s, 3H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 7.09 (br s,1H), 7.12 (dd, J=6.9, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=6.9, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36(d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (m, 2H), 7.62 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (m, 1H),7.86 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1312-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 136)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (16.0 mg,0.396 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.2 mL), Compound EJ (44.0 mg, 0.260 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(40.0 mg, 0.113 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 136) (16.6 mg, yield: 30%).

ESIMS m/z: 490, 488 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.90 (m, 1H),2.17 (m, 1H), 2.93 (m, 1H), 3.76-4.14 (m, 4H), 6.11 (br s, 1H),7.49-7.71 (m, 7H), 8.26 (br s, 1H), 8.53 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 132N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 137)

2-Chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (73 mg, 0.21 mmol) was dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (2mL). To this, benzenesulfonamide (33 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (29 mg, 0.21 mmol) were added at room temperature and themixture was stirred at 150° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture wasallowed to cool down to room temperature, a 1% aqueous acetic acidsolution (20 mL) was added thereto, and the precipitate was collected byfiltration. The obtained solid was subjected to slurry purificationusing methanol, to giveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 137) (31 mg, 320).

ESIMS m/z: 461 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.16 (q, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.46-7.79 (m, 8H), 8.15-8.35 (m, 3H), 8.64 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 9.06(s, 1H), 11.92 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1332-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 138)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (80 mg, 0.24 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (45 mg, 0.24 mmol) and potassium carbonate(33 mg, 0.24 mmol),2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 138) (68 mg, yield: 58%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 495 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.20 (q, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.49-7.67 (m, 8H), 8.26-8.42 (m, 2H), 8.66 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H),9.07 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 134N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}pyridine-3-sulfonamide(Compound 139)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FA(33 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5 hours. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}pyridine-3-sulfonamide(Compound 139) (55 mg, yield: 59%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 462 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.75 (q, J=5.4 Hz,1H), 7.29-8.05 (m, 8H), 8.45-8.91 (m, 4H), 9.45 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 135N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}thiophene-2-sulfonamide(Compound 140)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),thiophene-2-sulfonamide (34 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28mg, 0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5hours. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}thiophene-2-sulfonamide(Compound 140) (71 mg, yield: 74%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 467 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.78 (q, J=5.4 Hz,1H), 7.06-7.75 (m, 6H), 7.86-8.17 (m, 3H), 8.67 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1365-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 141)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FB(43 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5 hours. Thus,5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 141) (67 mg, yield: 70%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 513 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.68 (s, 3H), 3.77(s, 3H), 6.80 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.80 (m, 5H), 7.95 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 8.68 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 137N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound 142)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (100 mg, 0.29 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide (66 mg, 0.29 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (40 mg, 0.29 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound 142) (104 mg, yield: 68%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 486 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.83 (q, J=6.1 Hz,1H), 7.12-8.12 (m, 10H), 8.66 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (d, J=1.5Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1385-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-2-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-sulfonamide(Compound 143)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (73 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FD(47 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 50/1) was performed to give5-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-2-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-sulfonamide (Compound 143) (41 mg, 38%).

ESIMS m/z: 533 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.88 (s, 3H), 6.77(br s, 1H), 7.21-7.76 (m, 5H), 7.95 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (dd, J=1.5,4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1392-fluoro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 144)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (35 mg,0.87 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3 mL), Compound CB (78 mg, 0.44 mmol) andN-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-2-fluorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound AE)(100 mg, 0.29 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 4 hours. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 100/1) was performed to give2-fluoro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 144) (51 mg, yield: 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 479 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.76 (br s, 1H),7.11-7.74 (m, 9H), 7.96 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 8.86(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1402-cyano-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 145)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),2-cyanobenzenesulfonamide (38 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28mg, 0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5hours. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool down to roomtemperature, a 1% aqueous acetic acid solution was added thereto, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed. The organic layer waswashed with a saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution and dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then the solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure. The residue was subjected to slurry purificationusing methanol, to give2-cyano-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 145) (70 mg, 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 486 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.84 (br s, 1H),7.35-8.30 (m, 10H), 8.70 (m, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1415-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}thiophene-2-sulfonamide(Compound 146)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),5-chlorothiophene-2-sulfonamide (41 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 1.5 hours. Thus,5-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}thiophene-2-sulfonamide(Compound 146) (61 mg, yield: 59%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 501 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.77 (q, J=6.6 Hz,1H), 6.94 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.89 (m, 6H), 7.96 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),8.67 (dd, J=1.6, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1421-phenyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 147)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),α-toluenesulfonamide (35 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg,0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5hours. Thus,1-phenyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 147) (56 mg, yield: 57%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 475 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.04 (s, 2H), 6.70(br s, 1H), 6.98-8.07 (m, 11H), 8.68 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 143N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 148)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),methanesulfonamide (20 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg,0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using isopropyl ether, togiveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 148) (40 mg, yield: 33%).

ESIMS m/z: 399 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.62 (s, 3H), 6.81(br s, 1H), 7.73-8.01 (m, 6H), 8.68 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (d,J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1441,1,1-trifluoro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 149)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),trifluoromethanesulfonamide (31 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate(28 mg, 0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for1.5 hours. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool down to roomtemperature, a 1% aqueous acetic acid solution was added thereto, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed. The organic layer waswashed with a saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution and dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then the solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1). Further, slurrypurification was performed using isopropyl ether, to give1,1,1-trifluoro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 149) (13 mg, 14%).

ESIMS m/z: 453 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.73 (q, J=6.5 Hz,1H), 7.36-7.79 (m, 5H), 8.02 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (dd, J=1.6, 4.9 Hz,1H), 8.86 (s, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 145N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}cyclopropanesulfonamide(Compound 150)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),cyclopropanesulfonamide (25 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28mg, 0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5hours. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}cyclopropanesulfonamide(Compound 150) (21 mg, yield: 24%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 425 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.06-1.69 (m, 5H),6.83 (q, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34-8.02 (m, 6H), 8.69 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.90(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 146N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfonamide(Compound 151)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfonamide (50 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenesulfonamide(Compound 151) (26 mg, yield: 23%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 545 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.19 (br s, 1H),7.40-7.84 (m, 9H), 8.20-8.21 (m, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (s,1H).

EXAMPLE 1473,5-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 152)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FE(47 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,3,5-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 152) (69 mg, yield: 56%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 530 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.15 (q, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 7.49-7.75 (m, 5H), 7.98 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H),8.25 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (dd, J=1.6, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (s, J=1.6 Hz,1H).

EXAMPLE 1483,5-difluoro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 153)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FF(40 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,3,5-difluoro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 153) (20 mg, yield: 20%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 497 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.15 (q, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 7.48-7.77 (m, 6H), 7.86 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 8.25 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),8.65 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1491,2-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-imidazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 154)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (80 mg, 0.24 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FG(82 mg, 0.48 mmol) and potassium carbonate (66 mg, 0.48 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 3 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=10/1) was performed to give1,2-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-imidazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 154) (15 mg, 13%).

ESIMS m/z: 479 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.27 (s, 3H), 3.62(s, 3H), 7.15 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.69 (m, 4H), 7.82 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.31 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.06(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1503,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 155)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (80 mg, 0.24 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FC(42 mg, 0.24 mmol) and potassium carbonate (33 mg, 0.24 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5 hours. Thus,3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 155) (40 mg, yield: 36%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 480 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.84(s, 3H), 7.18 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.75 (m, 5H), 8.31 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 8.65 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1512-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 156)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (85 mg, 0.25 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),o-toluenesulfonamide (43 mg, 0.25 mmol) and potassium carbonate (35 mg,0.25 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5hours. Thus,2-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 156) (81 mg, yield: 69%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 475 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.69 (s, 3H), 7.17(br s, 1H), 7.31-7.69 (m, 8H), 8.17-8.40 (m, 2H), 8.65 (dd, J=1.6, 4.9Hz, 1H), 9.08 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1522-amino-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 157)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (85 mg, 0.25 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),2-aminobenzenesulfonamide (43 mg, 0.25 mmol) and potassium carbonate (35mg, 0.25 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5hours. Thus,2-amino-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 157) (70 mg, yield: 59%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 476 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 6.65 (t, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 6.73 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.71 (m, 5H), 7.87(dd, J=1.6, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (dd, J=1.6, 4.9Hz, 1H), 9.07 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1532-methoxy-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 158)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FH(39 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5 hours. Thus,2-methoxy-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 158) (22 mg, yield: 22%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 491 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.78 (s, 3H),7.05-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.68 (m, 6H), 8.11 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.40 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1542,3-dichloro-N-{3-[3-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 159)

Sixty percent sodium hydride (in oil) (25 mg, 0.62 mmol) was suspendedin tetrahydrofuran (2 mL). To this, 3-pyridinepropanol (0.048 mL, 0.37mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and themixture was stirred at the same temperature for 15 minutes. To this,2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(100 mg, 0.25 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 5 hours. Then, a saturated aqueous ammonium chloridesolution and ethyl acetate were added to the reaction mixture and theprecipitate was collected by filtration. The obtained solid wassubjected to slurry purification using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[3-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 159) (77 mg, yield: 63%).

ESIMS m/z: 490 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.13 (quin, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 2.79 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.34 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 6.99-7.23 (m,3H), 7.26-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.63 (dd, J=1.6, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dt, J=1.6,7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (dd, J=1.6, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (dd, J=1.6, 4.8 Hz, 1H),8.49 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 155N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}pyridine-2-sulfonamide(Compound 160)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FI(33 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}pyridine-2-sulfonamide(Compound 160) (61 mg, yield: 64%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 462 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.18 (q, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.46-7.71 (m, 6H), 8.18 (td, J=1.6, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.30-8.39 (m, 2H),8.64-8.68 (m, 2H), 9.09 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 156N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}thiophene-3-sulfonamide(Compound 161)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FJ(34 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}thiophene-3-sulfonamide(Compound 161) (72 mg, yield: 75%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 467 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.16 (q, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 7.47-7.75 (m, 6H), 7.84-7.90 (m, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),8.60-8.70 (m, 2H), 9.07 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1572,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}thiophene-3-sulfonamide(Compound 162)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FK(43 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5 hours. Thus,2,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}thiophene-3-sulfonamide(Compound 162) (67 mg, yield: 66%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 495 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.80(s, 3H), 7.10-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.75 (m, 5H), 8.31 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H),8.65 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (s, 1H), 11.85 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1582,4-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}thiazole-5-sulfonamide(Compound 163)

According to Example 144, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FL(40 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=100/1 to 20/1), slurry purification was furtherperformed using isopropyl ether, to give2,4-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}thiazole-5-sulfonamide(Compound 163) (72 mg, 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 496 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.71(s, 3H), 7.18 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.80 (m, 5H), 8.30 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 8.65 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 159N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonamide(Compound 164)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FM(44 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonamide(Compound 164) (72 mg, yield: 68%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 517 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.18 (q, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.45-7.71 (m, 6H), 7.90-7.97 (m, 1H), 8.06-8.14 (m, 2H), 8.30 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (s, 1H), 8.65 (dd, J=1.5, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (d,J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1604-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine-7-sulfonamide(Compound 165)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FN(47 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Thus,4-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine-7-sulfonamide(Compound 165) (40 mg, yield: 37%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 532 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.93 (s, 3H), 3.26(t, J=4.2 Hz, 2H), 4.26 (t, J=4.2 Hz, 2H), 6.84 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.16(q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.69 (m, 6H), 7.74 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1612,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 166)

According to Example 154, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (31 mg,0.77 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), 2-pyridineethanol (47 mg, 0.38 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (CompoundAA) (100 mg, 0.25 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 1 hour. Thus,2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 166) (60 mg, yield: 51%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 476 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.29 (t, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 4.68 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 6.98-7.48 (m, 7H), 7.62 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz,1H), 7.73 (td, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.52(d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1622-chloro-N-{3-[2-methyl-2-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 167)

According to Example 154, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (28 mg,0.70 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), Compound EK (64 mg, 0.42 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(100 mg, 0.28 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 1 hour. Thus,2-chloro-N-{3-[2-methyl-2-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 167) (101 mg, yield: 77%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 469 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.51 (s, 6H), 4.50(s, 2H), 7.24 (dd, J=4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.66 (m,5H), 7.91 (dt, J=1.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (dd, J=1.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.40(dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.74 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 163N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-2-sulfonamide(Compound 168)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FO(25 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-2-sulfonamide(Compound 168) (32 mg, yield: 37%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 427 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.30-1.47 (m, 6H),4.24 (m, 1H), 7.19 (q, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.88 (m, 5H), 8.23-7.42 (m,1H), 8.65 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 164N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}cyclopentanesulfonamide(Compound 169)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FP(31 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}cyclopentanesulfonamide(Compound 169) (33 mg, yield: 36%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 453 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.49-2.22 (m, 8H),4.55 (br s, 1H), 7.20 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.90 (m, 5H), 8.34 (d,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (dd, J=1.3, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1655-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 170)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BK) (70 mg, 0.20 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FB(43 mg, 0.20 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.20 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5 hours. Thus,5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 170) (21 mg, yield: 20%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 516 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.38 (s, 3H), 3.64(s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 7.04 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.65(m, 4H), 7.79 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1663,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 171)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BK) (70 mg, 0.20 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FC(36 mg, 0.20 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.20 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Thus,3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 171) (16 mg, yield: 16%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 483 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.68(s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 7.05 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.61 (m, 5H), 8.05(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1672-chloro-N-{3-[1,1,1-trifluoro-4-(pyridin-3-yl)butan-2-yloxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 172)

Sixty percent sodium hydride (in oil) (25 mg, 0.62 mmol) was suspendedin tetrahydrofuran (2 mL). To this, Compound EL (0.048 mL, 0.37 mmol)was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and themixture was stirred at the same temperature for 15 minutes. To this,2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD) (88mg, 0.25 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 5 hours. After water was added to the reaction mixture, extractionwith ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine anddrying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 1/33). Further, slurrypurification was performed using isopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[1,1,1-trifluoro-4-(pyridin-3-yl)butan-2-yloxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 172) (45 mg, yield: 35%).

ESIMS m/z: 523 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.17-2.44 (m, 2H),2.67-2.87 (m, 2H), 5.96-6.11 (m, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=4.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H),7.47-7.74 (m, 8H), 8.33-8.46 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 1681-(2-chlorophenyl)-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 173)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FQ(42 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,1-(2-chlorophenyl)-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 173) (53 mg, yield: 51%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 509 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₅, δ): 5.23 (s, 2H), 7.20(q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.79 (m, 8H), 7.89 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (d,J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 169N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′,N′-dimethyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 174)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FR(26 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′,N′-dimethyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 174) (28 mg, yield: 32%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 428 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.99 (s, 6H), 7.21(q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.86 (m, 5H), 8.37 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (dd,J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (s, 1H), 11.17 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1702-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 175)

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (24 mg,0.59 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), Compound DK (53 mg, 0.30 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD) (70mg, 0.20 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 60° C. for 4hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using methanol, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide (Compound 175) (54 mg, yield:56%).

ESIMS m/z: 498 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.92 (s, 3H), 7.15(q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.68 (m, 8H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 8.26-8.35 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1712-chloro-N-{3-[2-methyl-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 176)

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (26 mg,0.66 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), Compound EM (51 mg, 0.34 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD) (80mg, 0.22 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperaturefor 2 hours. After purification by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purification was furtherperformed using isopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2-methyl-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 176) (22 mg, yield: 21%).

ESIMS m/z: 469 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.98 (d, J=6.6 Hz,3H), 2.24-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.87-3.02 (m, 1H), 4.28 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H),7.27-7.73 (m, 9H), 8.29-8.51 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 1722-chloro-N-{3-[3-(pyridin-3-yl)butoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 177)

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (26 mg,0.66 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), Compound EN (51 mg, 0.34 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD) (80mg, 0.22 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperaturefor 2 hours. Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[3-(pyridin-3-yl)butoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 177) (51 mg, yield: 49%).

ESIMS m/z: 469 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.29 (d, J=6.9 Hz,3H), 2.02-2.25 (m, 2H), 3.01-3.18 (m, 1H), 4.17-4.44 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.77(m, 9H), 8.28-8.51 (m, 3H).

EXAMPLE 1733,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 178)

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (24 mg,0.60 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), Compound DL (57 mg, 0.30 mmol) andN-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG) (70 mg, 0.20 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at60° C. for 3 hours. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 33/1) was performed to give3,5-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 178) (9.8 mg, yield: 10%).

ESIMS m/z: 486 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.56 (s, 3H), 2.53(s, 3H), 7.37-8.04 (m, 5H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 174N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 179)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FS(25 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 179) (28 mg, yield: 33%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 427 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.01 (t, J=7.5 Hz,3H), 1.76-1.88 (m, 2H), 3.73 (br s, 2H), 7.20 (q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.53(dd, J=4.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.77 (m, 3H), 7.78-7.88 (m, 1H), 8.33 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H), 11.38 (br s,1H).

EXAMPLE 1752-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 180)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FT(28 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 0.5 hour. Thus,2-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 180) (47 mg, yield: 52%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 441 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.08 (dd, J=6.8,12.6 Hz, 6H), 2.19-2.37 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.79 (m, 2H), 7.20 (q, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 7.53 (dd, J=4.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.88 (m, 4H), 8.34 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 8.66 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H), 11.41 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1763-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 181)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FU(39 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,3-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 181) (70 mg, yield: 70%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 495 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.16 (q, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.48-7.80 (m, 7H), 8.15 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (t, J=1.5 Hz, 1H),8.28 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (d, J=1.5 Hz,1H).

EXAMPLE 1774-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 182)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FV(39 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,4-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 182) (59 mg, yield: 58%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 495 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.17 (q, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.48-7.83 (m, 7H), 8.22 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.29 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),8.65 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.06 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 178N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}cyclohexanesulfonamide(Compound 183)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FW(34 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}cyclohexanesulfonamide(Compound 183) (52 mg, yield: 54%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 467 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.13-1.41 (m, 3H),1.47-1.69 (m, 3H), 1.76-1.93 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.27 (m, 2H), 7.19 (q, J=7.1Hz, 1H), 7.53 (dd, J=4.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.80-7.89 (m,1H), 8.34 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H),11.31 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1795-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-[3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenyl-ethoxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 184)

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23 mg,0.56 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol(50 mg, 0.28 mmol) and5-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF) (70 mg, 0.19 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at60° C. for 6 hours. After purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purificationwas further performed using methanol, to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-[3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenyl-ethoxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 184) (16 mg, yield: 17%).

ESIMS m/z: 512 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.73(s, 3H), 7.04 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.73 (m, 7H), 7.82-7.95 (m, 2H),12.24 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1803,5-dimethyl-N-[3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenylethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]isoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 185)

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (25 mg,0.62 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), α-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl alcohol(55 mg, 0.31 mmol) andN-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at60° C. for 6 hours. After purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purificationwas further performed using methanol, to give3,5-dimethyl-N-[3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenylethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]isoxazole-4-sulfonamide (Compound 185) (21 mg, yield: 21%).

ESIMS m/z: 479 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.84(s, 3H), 7.03 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.73 (m, 7H), 7.80-7.90 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 1815-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 186)

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (30 mg,0.75 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), Compound DL (103 mg, 0.56 mmol) and5-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF) (70 mg, 0.19 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at50° C. for 5 hours. After purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 33/1), slurry purificationwas further performed using methanol, to give5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 186) (36 mg, yield: 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 519 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.48 (s, 3H), 3.75(s, 3H), 7.50-7.78 (m, 5H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 9.24 (s, 1H), 12.20 (br s,1H).

EXAMPLE 182N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}butane-2-sulfonamide(Compound 187)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FX(28 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}butane-2-sulfonamide(Compound 187) (18 mg, yield: 20%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 441 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.92-1.12 (m, 3H),1.30-1.44 (m, 3H), 1.50-1.75 (m, 1H), 1.93-2.16 (m, 1H), 3.92-4.18 (m,1H), 7.20 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.87 (m, 5H), 8.27-8.44 (m, 1H), 8.65(d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 183N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}morpholine-4-sulfonamide(Compound 188)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FY(34 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}morpholine-4-sulfonamide(Compound 188) (46 mg, yield: 48%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 470 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.21-3.36 (m, 2H),3.56-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.76-3.89 (m, 4H), 6.82 (q, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.84(m, 5H), 7.91-8.03 (m, 1H), 8.68 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 11.22(br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 184N-cyclopropyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 189)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FZ(28 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-cyclopropyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 189) (32 mg, yield: 35%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 440 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.63-0.91 (m, 4H),2.34-2.47 (m, 1H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 6.83 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd,J=4.0, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.50-8.03 (m, 5H), 8.69 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s,1H).

EXAMPLE 185N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}ethanesulfonamide(Compound 190)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound GA(22 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}ethanesulfonamide(Compound 190) (32 mg, yield: 38%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 413 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.33 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 1.53 (br s, 2H), 7.20 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (dd, J=4.8, 7.9 Hz,1H), 7.57-7.77 (m, 3H), 7.79-7.87 (m, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 8.66(dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (s, 1H), 11.38 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 186N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}butane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 191)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (70 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound GB(28 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}butane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 191) (31 mg, yield: 34%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 441 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.87 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 1.36-1.52 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.86 (m, 2H), 3.76 (br s, 2H), 7.20 (q,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (dd, J=4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.77 (m, 3H),7.79-7.87 (m, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H),9.09 (s, 1H), 11.39 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 187N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 192)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BM) (77 mg, 0.19 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FS(37 mg, 0.19 mmol) and potassium carbonate (26 mg, 0.19 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purification was further performed usingmethanol, to giveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 192) (41 mg, 39%).

ESIMS m/z: 441 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.03 (t, J=7.2 Hz,3H), 1.76-1.90 (m, 2H), 3.73 (br s, 2H), 7.14 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39(d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.90 (m, 4H), 8.21 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s,1H), 11.43 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1882,2,2-trifluoro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}ethanesulfonamide(Compound 193)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (34 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound GC(34 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 10/1), slurry purification was furtherperformed using methanol, to give2,2,2-trifluoro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}ethanesulfonamide(Compound 193) (7.2 mg, 8%).

ESIMS m/z: 467 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 4.38 (br s, 2H), 6.76(q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48-8.04 (m, 5H), 8.68(dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 189N-propyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 194)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (73 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound GD(28 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 15/1), slurry purification was furtherperformed using methanol, to giveN-propyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 194) (19 mg, 21%).

ESIMS m/z: 442 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.93 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H), 1.53-1.69 (m, 2H), 3.09 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 5.69 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 1H),6.82 (q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.93 (m, 4H),7.96 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.89, (d, J=1.5Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 190N-ethyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 195)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (73 mg, 0.21 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound GE(26 mg, 0.21 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.21 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1), slurry purification was furtherperformed using methanol, to giveN-ethyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 195) (38 mg, 23%).

ESIMS m/z: 428 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.21 (t, J=7.2 Hz,3H), 3.19 (quin, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 5.64 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (q, J=6.6Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=4.9, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.87 (m, 4H), 7.96 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 8.68 (dd, J=1.6, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 191N-{3-[1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 196)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-5-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]thiazole(Compound BL) (70 mg, 0.18 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FS(24 mg, 0.18 mmol) and potassium carbonate (26 mg, 0.18 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 3/1) was performed to giveN-{3-[1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 196) (22 mg, 26%).

ESIMS m/z: 467 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.12 (t, J=7.4 Hz,3H), 1.90-2.08 (m, 2H), 3.72-3.83 (m, 2H), 7.10 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),7.50-7.97 (m, 5H), 11.56 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 192N-{3-[1-(4-((dimethylamino)methyl)phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 197)

According to Example 140, by use of1-{4-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]-phenyl}-N,N-dimethylmethanamine(Compound BN) (90 mg, 0.23 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.6 mL), CompoundFS (28 mg, 0.23 mmol) and potassium carbonate (31 mg, 0.23 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 4 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 1/1), purification by preparative HPLC(acetonitrile/water system) was further performed to giveN-{3-[1-(4-((dimethylamino)methyl)phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 197) (13 mg, 12%).

ESIMS m/z: 483 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.03 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 1.75-1.90 (m, 2H), 2.69 (s, 6H), 4.29 (s, 2H), 7.14 (q, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.55-8.06 (m, 8H), 10.39 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 193N-{3-[1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 198)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-5-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]thiazole(Compound BL) (70 mg, 0.18 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL), Compound FC(32 mg, 0.18 mmol) and potassium carbonate (26 mg, 0.18 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1) was performed to giveN-{3-[1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 198) (32 mg, 34%).

ESIMS m/z: 520 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.61 (s, 3H), 2.93(s, 3H), 7.10 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.10 (m, 5H), 11.52 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1945-chloro-N-{3-[1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 199)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-5-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]thiazole(Compound BL) (120 mg, 0.31 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (3.4 mL), CompoundFB (66 mg, 0.31 mmol) and potassium carbonate (43 mg, 0.31 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purification was further performed usinghexane, to give5-chloro-N-{3-[1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 199) (29 mg, 17%).

ESIMS m/z: 534 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.49 (s, 3H), 3.74(s, 3H), 7.50-7.84 (m, 5H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 12.15 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1955-chloro-N-{3-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 200)

According to Example 140, by use of4-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]-benzonitrile(Compound BO) (100 mg, 0.27 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.8 mL), CompoundFB (58 mg, 0.27 mmol) and potassium carbonate (37 mg, 0.27 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 3/1), slurry purification was further performed usingmethanol, to give5-chloro-N-{3-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 200) (32 mg, 22).

ESIMS m/z: 537 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.52 (s, 3H), 3.75(s, 3H), 7.23 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.77 (m, 4H), 7.95-8.23 (m, 4H),12.24 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 196N-{3-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 201)

According to Example 140, by use of4-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]-benzonitrile(Compound BO) (100 mg, 0.27 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.8 mL), CompoundFC (48 mg, 0.27 mmol) and potassium carbonate (37 mg, 0.27 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 4/1), slurry purification was further performed usingmethanol, to giveN-{3-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 201) (27 mg, 20%).

ESIMS m/z: 504 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.85(s, 3H), 7.21 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.74 (m, 4H), 7.95-8.15 (m, 4H).

EXAMPLE 197N-{3-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 202)

According to Example 140, by use of4-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]-benzonitrile(Compound BO) (100 mg, 0.27 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.8 mL), CompoundFS (37 mg, 0.27 mmol) and potassium carbonate (37 mg, 0.27 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 5/1) was performed to giveN-{3-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 202) (27 mg, 22%).

ESIMS m/z: 451 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.02 (t, J=7.6 Hz,3H), 1.73-1.93 (m, 2H), 3.64-3.84 (m, 2H), 7.23 (q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H),7.52-7.74 (m, 3H), 7.80-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.94-8.04 (m, 2H), 8.07-8.19 (m,2H), 11.45 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 1985-chloro-N-{3-[1-(4-((dimethylamino)methyl)phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 203)

According to Example 140, by use of1-{4-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]-phenyl}-N,N-dimethylmethanamine(Compound BN) (90 mg, 0.23 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.6 mL), CompoundFB (48 mg, 0.23 mmol) and potassium carbonate (31 mg, 0.23 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 3.5 hours. Then,purification by preparative HPLC (acetonitrile/water system) wasperformed to give5-chloro-N-{3-[1-(4-((dimethylamino)methyl)phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 203) (40 mg, 31%).

ESIMS m/z: 570 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.75(s, 6H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 6.79 (br s, 1H), 7.45-7.78 (m, 8H).

ESIMS m/z: 570 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.75(s, 6H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 6.79 (br s, 1H), 7.45-7.78 (m, 8H).

EXAMPLE 199N-{3-[1-(4-((dimethylamino)methyl)phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 204)

According to Example 140, by use of1-{4-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]-phenyl}-N,N-dimethylmethanamine(Compound BN) (90 mg, 0.23 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.6 mL), CompoundFC (40 mg, 0.23 mmol) and potassium carbonate (31 mg, 0.23 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 3.5 hours. Then,purification by preparative HPLC (acetonitrile/water system) wasperformed to giveN-{3-[1-(4-((dimethylamino)methyl)phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 204) (23 mg, 19%).

ESIMS m/z: 536 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.69(s, 6H), 2.85 (s, 3H), 4.28 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.52-7.75 (m, 6H), 7.96 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 10.31 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 200N-{3-[1-(4-((dimethylamino)methyl)phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 205)

According to Example 144, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (100 mg, 0.29 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.8 mL), CompoundGF (45 mg, 0.29 mmol) and potassium carbonate (41 mg, 0.29 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purification was further performed using amixed solvent of isopropyl ether and hexane, to giveN-{3-[1-(4-((dimethylamino)methyl)phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound 205) (40 mg, 30%).

ESIMS m/z: 458 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.16 (s, 3H), 3.31(t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 3.49 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 6.82 (q, J=6.3Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=4.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.88 (m,2H), 7.97 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (dd, J=1.7, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (d,J=1.7 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 201N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-(3-methoxypropyl)-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 206)

According to Example 144, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (90 mg, 0.26 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.6 mL), CompoundGG (45 mg, 0.26 mmol) and potassium carbonate (36 mg, 0.26 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purification was further performed using amixed solvent of isopropyl ether and hexane, to giveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-(3-methoxypropyl)-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 206) (45 mg, 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 472 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.66 (quin, J=6.1Hz, 2H), 2.98-3.10 (m, 5H), 3.25 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (q, J=6.3 Hz,1H), 7.47-7.75 (m, 5H), 7.94 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),8.66 (dd, J=1.3, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 9.11 (s, 1H), 11.18 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 202N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-(2-ethoxyethyl)-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 207)

According to Example 144, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (90 mg, 0.26 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.6 mL), CompoundGH (45 mg, 0.26 mmol) and potassium carbonate (36 mg, 0.26 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purification was further performed using amixed solvent of isopropyl ether and hexane, to giveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-(2-ethoxyethyl)-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 207) (48 mg, 39%).

ESIMS m/z: 472 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.78 (t, J=6.9 Hz,3H), 3.08-3.24 (m, 4H), 3.40 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H),7.34-7.74 (m, 5H), 7.90 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.67(d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (s, 1H), 11.26 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 203 tert-butyl4-(N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfamoyl)phenethylcarbamate(Compound 208)

According to Example 144, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (150 mg, 0.44 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (4.2 mL), CompoundGI (132 mg, 0.44 mmol) and potassium carbonate (61 mg, 0.44 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1.5 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purification was further performed usingmethanol, to give tert-butyl4-(N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfamoyl)phenethylcarbamate(Compound 208) (176 mg, 67%).

ESIMS m/z: 604 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.18 (s, 9H), 2.75(t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 7.17 (q, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.71 (m, 6H), 7.79 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=7.9 Hz,2H), 8.31 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H), 11.83(br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2044-(2-aminoethyl)-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 209)

tert-Butyl

4-(N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfamoyl)phenethylcarbamate(Compound 208) was dissolved in dichloromethane (2 mL). To this,trifluoroacetic acid (2 mL) was added at room temperature and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. The solvent in thereaction mixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, andpurification by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate/methanol=1/0 to 5/1) was performed to give4-(2-aminoethyl)-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 209) (48 mg, 90%).

ESIMS m/z: 504 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.87-2.98 (m, 2H),3.00-3.14 (m, 2H), 7.16 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.89 (m, 9H), 8.18 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 8.29 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (dd, J=1.7, 4.6 Hz, 1H),9.06 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 205N-{3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 210)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BP)(160 mg, 0.51 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (4 mL), Compound FS (63 mg, 0.51mmol) and potassium carbonate (70 mg, 0.51 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2.5 hours. Then, purification bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) wasperformed to giveN-{3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 210) (104 mg, 51%).

ESIMS m/z: 401 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.84 (d, J=6.9 Hz,3H), 1.00 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.10 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.70-1.90 (m, 2H),2.29-2.46 (m, 1H), 3.60-3.83 (m, 2H), 5.99 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.80(m, 5H), 8.02 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H),11.06 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2063-{2-methyl-1-[3-(propylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-propyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 211)

N-{3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 210) (67 mg, 0.17 mmol) obtained in Example 205 was dissolvedin dichloromethane (3.3 mL). To this, meta-chloroperbenzoic acid (96 mg,0.42 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for3 hours. After water was added to the reaction mixture, extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and dryingover anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was subjected to slurry purificationusing isopropyl ether, to give3-{2-methyl-1-[3-(propylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-propyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 211) (53 mg, yield: 77%).

ESIMS m/z: 417 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.89 (d, J=6.6 Hz,3H), 0.96-1.11 (m, 6H), 1.69-1.93 (m, 2H), 2.24-2.43 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.84(m, 2H), 6.02 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.83 (m, 6H), 8.13 (d, J=5.9 Hz,1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 11.09 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 207N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 212)

According to Example 144, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (160 mg, 0.47 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (4 mL), CompoundGJ (113 mg, 0.47 mmol) and potassium carbonate (65 mg, 0.47 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1) was performed to giveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 212) (123 mg, 48%).

ESIMS m/z: 543 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.19 (s, 9H),2.94-3.18 (m, 4H), 6.74 (br s, 1H), 7.13-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.80 (m,5H), 7.96 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=3.0 Hz,1H), 9.11 (s, 1H), 11.26 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 208N-{3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 213)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BP)(160 mg, 0.51 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (4 mL), Compound GD (70 mg, 0.51mmol) and potassium carbonate (70 mg, 0.51 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at 150° C. for 4 hours. Then, purification by silicagel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 3/1) wasperformed to giveN-{3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 213) (55 mg, 26%).

ESIMS m/z: 416 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.74 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 0.81 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 1.08 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 1.31-1.49 (m, 2H),2.30-2.44 (m, 1H), 2.83-2.99 (m, 2H), 5.97 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.66(m, 5H), 7.83 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=4.0Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 10.77 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2093-{2-methyl-1-[3-(N-propylsulfamoylamino)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]propyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 214)

According to Example 206, by use ofN-{3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 213) (41 mg, 0.098 mmol) obtained in Example 208,dichloromethane (2 mL) and meta-chloroperbenzoic acid (57 mg, 0.25mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3hours. Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1) was performed to give3-{2-methyl-1-[3-(N-propylsulfamoylamino)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]propyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 214) (45 mg, 99%).

ESIMS m/z: 431 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.74 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 0.85 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 1.04 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 1.33-1.49 (m, 2H),2.21-2.38 (m, 1H), 2.85-2.99 (m, 2H), 5.99 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.67(m, 6H), 7.86 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H),10.83 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 210N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 215)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BQ) (100 mg, 0.29 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.8 mL), CompoundFS (36 mg, 0.29 mmol) and potassium carbonate (40 mg, 0.29 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 3/1) was performed to giveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 215) (64 mg, 51%).

ESIMS m/z: 434 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.01 (t, J=7.4 Hz,3H), 1.36-1.97 (m, 8H), 2.26-2.47 (m, 1H), 3.58-4.02 (m, 4H), 5.94-6.13(m, 1H), 7.56-7.91 (m, 4H), 11.18 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 211N-propyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 216)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BQ) (100 mg, 0.29 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.8 mL), CompoundGD (40 mg, 0.29 mmol) and potassium carbonate (40 mg, 0.29 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 3/1) was performed to giveN-propyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 216) (21 mg, 16%).

ESIMS m/z: 449 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 0.77 (t, J=7.4 Hz,3H), 1.31-1.75 (m, 6H), 2.26-2.48 (m, 1H), 2.83-3.01 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.41(m, 2H), 3.79-3.96 (m, 2H), 5.92-6.10 (m, 1H), 7.45-8.01 (m, 4H), 10.91(br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2123-{2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[3-(propylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]ethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 217)

According to Example 206, by use ofN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 179) (53 mg, 0.12 mmol) obtained in Example 174,dichloromethane (2.5 mL) and meta-chloroperbenzoic acid (53 mg, 0.31mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3hours. Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1) was performed to give3-{2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[3-(propylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]ethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 217) (51 mg, 94%).

ESIMS m/z: 443 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.04 (t, J=7.4 Hz,3H), 1.82-2.02 (m, 2H), 3.54-3.93 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.48 (m, 1H), 2.83-3.01(m, 2H), 3.24-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.79-3.96 (m, 2H), 5.92-6.10 (m, 1H),7.45-8.01 (m, 4H), 10.91 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2132,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methylamino]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 218)

2,3-Dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(71.0 mg, 0.183 mmol) and 3-(aminomethyl)pyridine (20.5 μL, 0.201 mmol)were dissolved in toluene (1.0 mL) and the mixture was stirred under anitrogen atmosphere at 125° C. for 10 hours. The solvent was evaporatedoff under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by preparativethin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1). Further, slurrypurification was performed using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methylamino]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 218) (26.6 mg, yield: 32%).

ESIMS m/z: 460 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 4.65 (d, J=6.2 Hz,2H), 7.22-7.36 (m, 3H), 7.44 (dd, J=1.5, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dd, J=7.7,8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.92 (dd, J=1.5, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (brt,J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J=0.7, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (dd, J=1.5, 8.7 Hz,1H), 8.60 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2142,3-dichloro-N-{3-[1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethylamino]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 219)

2,3-Dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(100 mg, 0.25 mmol) was suspended in toluene (2 mL). To this,1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine (34 mg, 0.28 mmol) was added at roomtemperature and the mixture was stirred at 125° C. for 24 hours. Thereaction mixture was allowed to cool down to room temperature. Then, asaturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution was added to the reactionmixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1).Further, slurry purification was performed using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethylamino]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 219) (33 mg, yield: 28%).

ESIMS m/z: 475 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.57 (d, J=7.0 Hz,3H), 5.37 (quin, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.44 (m, 4H), 7.53-7.64 (m, 2H),7.75 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (dt, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=1.5,8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=3.7 Hz, 1H), 8.67(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2152,3-dichloro-N-{3-[methyl(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 220)

According to Example 214, by use of2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(100 mg, 0.25 mmol), toluene (2 mL) andN-methyl-N-(3-pyridylmethyl)amine (34 mg, 0.28 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at 125° C. for 4 hours. After purification by silicagel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/2), slurrypurification was further performed using methanol, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[methyl(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)amino]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 220) (42 mg, yield: 36%).

ESIMS m/z: 475 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.00 (s, 3H), 4.91(s, 2H), 7.10 (dd, J=4.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.58 (m, 5H), 7.82 (d, J=8.1Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 216 N-[3-(benzylthio)quinoxalin-2-yl]-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound 221)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (18.0 mg,0.452 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (4 mL), phenylmethanethiol (0.040 mL, 0.339mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (80.0 mg, 0.226 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat room temperature for 1.8 hours. Then, purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=3/1) was performed togive N-[3-(benzylthio)quinoxalin-2-yl]-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound 221) (76.9 mg, yield: 77%).

ESIMS m/z: 444, 442 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 4.40 (s, 2H),7.20-7.54 (m, 11H), 7.85 (dd, J=1.8, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=7.3 Hz,1H), 11.91 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 217N-[3-(benzylsulfonyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound 222)

According to the step of Example 127, by use ofN-[3-(benzylthio)quinoxalin-2-yl]-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound221) (25.0 mg, 0.0566 mmol) obtained in Example 216 and dissolved indichloromethane (2 mL), and meta-chloroperbenzoic acid (49.0 mg, 0.283mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted under a nitrogen atmosphereat room temperature for 18.5 hours. Then, purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (chloroform/acetone=1/1,chloroform/acetonitrile=8/1) was performed to giveN-[3-(benzylsulfonyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound 222) (22.7 mg, yield: 85%).

ESIMS m/z: 476, 474 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD, δ): 4.94 (s,2H), 7.31-7.59 (m, 11H), 7.98 (br s, 1H), 8.45 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 218N-[3-(benzylsulfinyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound 223)

According to the step of Example 127, by use ofN-[3-(benzylthio)quinoxalin-2-yl]-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound221) (38.0 mg, 0.0860 mmol) obtained in Example 216 and dissolved indichloromethane (3.0 mL), and meta-chloroperbenzoic acid (16.3 mg,0.0946 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted under a nitrogenatmosphere at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, purification bypreparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/acetone=3/1) wasperformed to giveN-[3-(benzylsulfinyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]-2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound 223) (17.8 mg, yield: 45%).

ESIMS m/z: 460, 458 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD, δ): 4.35 (d,J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.73 (m,8H), 7.97 (m, 2H), 8.35 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2192-chloro-N-[3-(1-phenylethylthio)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 224)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (4 mL), 1-phenylethanethiol (58.0 mg, 0.423mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (100.0 mg, 0.282 mmol), the mixture was stirred andreacted at 50° C. for 1.3 hours. Then, purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=3/1) was performed togive 2-chloro-N-[3-(1-phenylethylthio)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 224) (97.3 mg, yield: 76%).

ESIMS m/z: 458, 456 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.75 (d, J=7.3Hz, 3H), 5.07 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.48 (m, 11H), 7.82 (m, 1H), 8.23(d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 11.89 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2202-chloro-N-[3-(1-phenylethylsulfonyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 225)

According to the step of Example 127, by use of2-chloro-N-[3-(1-phenylethylthio)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 224) (32.6 mg, 0.0715 mmol) obtained in Example 219 anddissolved in dichloromethane (3.3 mL), and meta-chloroperbenzoic acid(74.0 mg, 0.429 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted under anitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 6 hours. Then, purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/acetonitrile=8/1)was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(1-phenylethylsulfonyl)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 225) (26.2 mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 490, 488 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.89 (d, J=6.6Hz, 3H), 5.01 (br s, 1H), 7.28-7.45 (m, 8H), 7.62 (m, 2H), 7.73 (m, 1H),8.03 (m, 1H), 8.41 (m, 1H), 9.85 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2212,3-dichloro-N-[3-(2,4-dimethylpentan-3-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 226)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (21.0 mg,0.516 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 2,4-dimethylpentan-3-ol (0.054mL, 0.39 mmol) and2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at atemperature of room temperature to 50° C. for 13.3 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform) wasperformed to give2,3-dichloro-N-[3-(2,4-dimethylpentan-3-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 226) (47.3 mg, yield: 78%).

ESIMS m/z: 470, 468 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.95 (d, J=6.3Hz, 12H), 2.11 (m, 2H), 5.38 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.54 (m, 4H), 7.64 (m, 1H),7.66 (dd, J=1.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (br s, 1H), 8.48 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2222,3-dichloro-N-[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yloxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 227)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (21.0 mg,0.516 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-ol(57.0 mL, 0.387 mmol) and2,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(50.0 mg, 0.129 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.8 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=4/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yloxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 227) (48.3 mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 500, 498 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.89-2.20 (m,4H), 2.72-2.93 (m, 2H), 6.53 (t, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.29 (m, 4H),7.41-7.63 (m, 4H), 7.65 (dd, J=1.3, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=2.0, 8.2Hz, 1H), 8.26 (m, 1H), 8.45 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2232,3-dichloro-N-[3-(thiochroman-4-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 228)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), thiochroman-4-ol (70.0 mg, 0.423mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 1.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1, chloroform) was performed togive2,3-dichloro-N-[3-(thiochroman-4-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 228) (18.5 mg, yield: 27%).

ESIMS m/z: 484, 482 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.29 (m, 1H),2.74 (m, 1H), 2.93 (m, 1H), 3.31 (m, 1H), 6.56 (t, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06(m, 1H), 7.14-7.47 (m, 8H), 7.58 (m, 1H), 7.73 (m, 1H), 8.15 (br s, 1H),8.50 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2242-chloro-N-[3-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 229)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), cyclohexanal (0.040 mL, 0.42mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2.3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide (Compound 229) (29.7 mg, yield: 50%).

ESIMS m/z: 422, 420 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.91 (m, 2H),2.13 (m, 2H), 3.64 (m, 2H), 4.02 (m, 2H), 5.48 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.67 (m,7H), 8.18 (m, 1H), 8.51 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2252-chloro-N-[3-(1-morpholinopropan-2-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 230)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 1-morpholinopropan-2-ol (61.0 mg,0.423 mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2.3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=20/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(1-morpholinopropan-2-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 230) (44.8 mg, yield: 69%).

ESIMS m/z: 465, 463 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.45 (d, J=6.3Hz, 3H), 2.51 (m, 5H), 2.75 (dd, J=7.9, 13.2 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (m, 4H), 5.64(m, 1H), 7.40-7.50 (m, 6H), 7.62 (m, 1H), 8.45 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2262-chloro-N-[3-(3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 231)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol (0.053 mL,0.42 mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 1 hour. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 231) (41.2 mg, yield: 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 422, 420 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.05 (s, 9H),1.34 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 5.31 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.47 (m, 5H), 7.57 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 8.53 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2272-chloro-N-[3-(1-ethoxypropan-2-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 232)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 1-ethoxypropan-2-ol (0.049 mL,0.42 mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 1.8 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=40/1, hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) wasperformed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(1-ethoxypropan-2-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 232) (44.7 mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 424, 422 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.91 (m, 3H),1.43 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H), 3.55 (m, 2H), 3.67 (m, 2H), 5.62 (br s, 1H),7.37-7.54 (m, 6H), 7.65 (m, 1H), 8.37 (br s, 1H), 8.52 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2282-chloro-N-{3-[1,3-bis(dimethylamino)propan-2-yloxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 233)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 1,3-bis(dimethylamino)propan-2-ol(0.069 mL, 0.42 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=5/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[1,3-bis(dimethylamino)propan-2-yloxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 233) (28.7 mg, yield: 44%).

ESIMS m/z: 466, 464 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD, δ): 2.51 (s,12H), 2.87 (dd, J=5.3, 12.9 Hz, 2H), 3.06 (dd, J=6.8, 12.7 Hz, 2H), 5.32(m, 1H), 7.35-7.50 (m, 7H), 7.57 (m, 1H), 8.48 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2292-chloro-N-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 234)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), tetrahydrofuran-3-ol (0.034 mL,0.42 mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1, chloroform/methanol=100/1) wasperformed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 234) (21.0 mg, yield: 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 408, 406 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.19-2.36 (m,2H), 3.99-4.16 (m, 4H), 5.79 (br s, 1H), 7.43-7.65 (m, 6H), 7.89 (m,1H), 8.18 (br s, 1H), 8.51 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2302-chloro-N-[3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 235)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 1-methylpiperidin-4-ol (49.0 mg,0.423 mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=12/1 to 8/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 235) (18.0 mg, yield: 29%).

ESIMS m/z: 435, 433 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.98-2.23 (m,4H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 3.15-3.32 (m, 4H), 5.30 (m, 1H), 7.07-7.19 (m, 3H),7.33-7.41 (m, 4H), 8.22 (m, 1H), 9.50 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2312-chloro-N-[3-(quinuclidin-3-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 236)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 3-quinuclidinol (54.0 mg, 0.423mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 1.7 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=12/1 to 8/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(quinuclidin-3-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 236) (16.7 mg, yield: 27%).

ESIMS m/z: 447, 445 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.79 (m, 1H),1.95 (m, 2H), 2.21 (m, 1H), 3.23 (m, 6H), 3.83 (m, 1H), 5.30 (m, 1H),7.04-7.29 (m, 3H), 7.32-7.40 (m, 4H), 8.22 (m, 1H), 9.55 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2322-chloro-N-[3-(4-oxohexan-3-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 237)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 4-hydroxyhexan-3-one (0.052 mL,0.42 mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 1.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1, chloroform/acetonitrile=40/1)was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(4-oxohexan-3-yloxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 237) (14.9 mg, yield: 24%).

ESIMS m/z: 436, 434 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.08 (m, 6H),1.99 (m, 2H), 2.44 (m, 1H), 2.63 (m, 1H), 5.42 (br s, 1H), 7.43-7.65 (m,7H), 8.28 (br s, 1H), 8.53 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 233 Ethyl2-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-propanoate (Compound238)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate (0.048mL, 0.42 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1) was performed to give ethyl2-[3-(2-chlorophenylsulfonamide)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-propanoate (Compound238) (21.7 mg, yield: 35%).

ESIMS m/z: 438, 436 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.23 (t, J=6.9Hz, 3H), 1.71 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 4.21 (m, 2H), 5.55 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.62(m, 7H), 8.30 (br s, 1H), 8.51 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2342-chloro-N-[3-(3-methyl-1-morpholino-1-oxybutan-2-yloxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 239)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EO (79.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.8 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(3-methyl-1-morpholino-1-oxybutan-2-yloxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 239) (46.7 mg, yield: 66%).

ESIMS m/z: 507, 505 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.82 (d, J=6.9Hz, 3H), 1.07 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.82 (m, 1H), 3.43-3.73 (m, 8H), 5.51(br s, 1H), 7.44-7.56 (m, 7H), 8.30 (br s, 1H), 8.52 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2352-chloro-N-{3-[(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 240)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), cyclohexylmethanol (49.0 mg,0.423 mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 1.7 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 240) (14.1 mg, yield: 23%).

ESIMS m/z: 436, 434 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.45 (m, 2H),1.75 (m, 2H), 2.19 (m, 1H), 3.44 (m, 2H), 4.01 (m, 2H), 4.38 (d, J=6.9Hz, 2H), 7.42-7.49 (m, 6H), 7.67 (m, 1H), 8.17 (br s, 1H), 8.48 (br s,1H).

EXAMPLE 2362-chloro-N-[3-(3,3-dimethyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-yloxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 241)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), pantolactone (55.0 mg, 0.423mmol) and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AD) (50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reactedat 50° C. for 2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(3,3-dimethyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-yloxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl]benzenesulfonamide(Compound 241) (17.8 mg, yield: 28%).

ESIMS m/z: 450, 448 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.24 (s, 6H),4.16 (s, 2H), 6.01 (br s, 1H), 7.46-7.49 (m, 7H), 7.64 (m, 1H), 8.46 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2372-chloro-N-[3-(dipyridin-3-ylmethoxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 242)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EP (79.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1, hexane/ethyl acetate=1/3, ethylacetate/methanol=40/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-[3-(dipyridin-3-ylmethoxy)quinoxalin-2-yl]-benzenesulfonamide(Compound 242) (29.0 mg, yield: 41%).

ESIMS m/z: 506, 504 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.29 (dd, 3=4.6,7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.44-7.49 (m, 8H), 7.64 (m, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 2H),8.41 (m, 1H), 8.57 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 8.75 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2382-chloro-N-{3-[pyridin-3-yl(thiazol-5-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 243)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EQ (81.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.7 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[pyridin-3-yl(thiazol-5-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 243) (52.8 mg, yield: 73%).

ESIMS m/z: 512, 510 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.33 (dd, J=5.0,7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.50 (m, 7H), 7.68 (m, 1H), 7.71 (br s, 1H), 7.80 (s,1H), 7.89 (ddd, J=1.7, 2.0, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (br s, 1H), 8.61 (dd,J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2392-chloro-N-{3-[2-(2-oxypyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 244)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.5 mL), 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone(0.056 mL, 0.42 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=40/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2-(2-oxypyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 244) (32.0 mg, yield: 51%).

ESIMS m/z: 449, 447 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.78 (m, 2H),2.33 (m, 2H), 3.50 (m, 2H), 3.74 (m, 2H), 4.63 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H),7.44-7.49 (m, 6H), 7.67 (m, 1H), 8.30 (br s, 1H), 8.50 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2402-chloro-N-{3-[(4-ethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 245)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL),(4-ethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methanol (61.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)synthesized according to the method described in WO 08/029,825 and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[(4-ethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 245) (49.8 mg, yield: 76%).

ESIMS m/z: 464, 462 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.90 (m, 3H),1.63 (m, 6H), 3.72 (m, 4H), 4.45 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.57 (m, 6H), 7.68 (m,1H), 8.04-8.52 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2412-chloro-N-{3-[(4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 246)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL),(4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methanol (55.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)synthesized according to the method described in WO 08/029,825 and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[(4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 246) (14.8 mg, yield: 23%).

ESIMS m/z: 450, 448 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.19 (m, 3H),1.46 (m, 2H), 1.69 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.78 (m, 4H), 4.34 (br s, 2H),7.42-7.49 (m, 6H), 7.67 (m, 1H), 8.08 (br s, 1H), 8.51 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2422-chloro-N-{3-[(4-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 247)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL),(4-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methanol (62.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)synthesized according to the method described in WO 08/029825 and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.3 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[(4-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 247) (49.8 mg, yield: 76%).

ESIMS m/z: 466, 464 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.74-2.04 (m,4H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.77 (br s, 4H), 4.50 (s, 2H), 7.43-7.56 (m, 6H),7.67 (m, 1H), 8.27-8.84 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2432-chloro-N-{3-[(5-oxymorpholin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 248)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg,0.564 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), Compound EE (55.0 mg, 0.423 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[(5-oxymorpholin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 248) (25.4 mg, yield: 40%).

ESIMS m/z: 451, 449 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.87 (m, 3H),4.03 (s, 2H), 4.25 (m, 1H), 4.58 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.67 (m, 7H), 8.40 (br s,1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 11.72 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2442-chloro-N-{3-[(5-oxymorpholin-2-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 249)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (29.0 mg,0.725 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL), 6-(hydroxymethyl)morpholin-3-one(55.0 mg, 0.423 mmol) synthesized according to the method described inOrganic Letters, vol. 7, p. 937, 2005, and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted from 50° C.to reflux temperature for 6.8 hours. Then, purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed togive2-chloro-N-{3-[(5-oxymorpholin-2-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 249) (12.4 mg, yield: 20%).

ESIMS m/z: 451, 449 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.49 (d, J=7.3Hz, 2H), 4.21-4.37 (m, 3H), 4.68 (m, 2H), 6.75 (br s, 1H), 7.47-7.49 (m,6H), 7.67 (m, 1H), 8.45 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2452-chloro-N-{3-[(4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 250)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (29.0 mg,0.725 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL),4-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbonitrile (60.0 mg, 0.423mmol) synthesized according to the method described in WO 08/029,825 and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[(4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 250) (48.3 mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 461, 459 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.85 (m, 2H),2.04 (m, 2H), 3.77 (m, 2H), 4.03 (m, 2H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 7.47 (m, 6H),7.68 (m, 1H), 8.28 (br s, 1H), 8.51 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2462-chloro-N-{3-[(5-methyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 251)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (29.0 mg,0.725 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2.5 mL),(5-methyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methanol (56.0 mg, 0.423 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(50.0 mg, 0.141 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 50° C. for1.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[(5-methyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 251) (47.0 mg, yield: 74%).

ESIMS m/z: 452, 450 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.96 (s, 3H),3.53 (br d, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 4.00 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 4.64 (br s, 1H),4.69 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 5.00 (br s, 1H), 7.46 (m, 6H), 7.68 (m, 1H),8.05-8.49 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2472-chloro-N-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 252)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 138) (50 mg, 0.10 mmol) obtained in Example 133 was dissolvedin a mixed solvent of acetonitrile (1.5 mL) and methanol (1 mL). Tothis, trimethylsilyl diazomethane (0.15 mL, 0.30 mmol) was added at roomtemperature and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 1hour. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1). Further, purification by preparative HPLC(acetonitrile/water system) was performed to give2-chloro-N-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 252) (20 mg, yield: 40%).

ESIMS m/z: 509 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.48 (s, 3H), 7.08(q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=4.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.84 (m, 7H), 8.06(d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.92(s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2482-chloro-N-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tert-butoxy-carbonylaminomethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 253)

2-Chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tert-butoxycarbonyl-aminomethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 92) (52.8 mg, 0.085 mmol) was dissolved in acetonitrile (0.5mL) and methanol (0.5 mL). To this, trimethylsilyl diazomethane (a 2.0mol/L solution in hexane, 127 μL, 0.254 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at room temperature and the mixture was stirred at the sametemperature for 30 minutes. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layerchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give2-chloro-N-methyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tert-butoxy-carbonylaminomethylphenyl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 253) (50.1 mg, yield: 93%).

ESIMS m/z: 637 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 1.44 (s, 9H), 3.57(s, 3H), 4.31 (d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.84 (br s, 1H), 6.76 (q, J=6.6 Hz,1H), 7.30-7.76 (m, 11H), 8.18 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2492,3-dichloro-N-{5-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]pyrazin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 254)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (65.0 mg,1.63 mmol), dimethoxyethane (5.5 mL), Compound CB (118 mg, 0.666 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3,5-dichloropyrazin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (100 mg,0.269 mmol) synthesized according to the method described in JP-A2006-137723, the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{5-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]pyrazin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 254) (57.3 mg, yield: 41%).

ESIMS m/z: 517, 515, 513 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.46 (q,J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (m, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=5.0, 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (m, 2H),7.88 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (m, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2502,3-dichloro-N-{6-methoxy-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]pyrazin-3-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 255)

According to Example 2, by use of6-methoxy-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyridin-3-amine(Compound HA) (88.7 mg, 0.296 mmol) dissolved in pyridine (3.5 mL),2,3-dichlorobenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride (145 mg, 0.592 mmol) and DMAP(36.0 mg, 0.296 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 3.5 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=40/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{6-methoxy-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]pyrazin-3-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 255) (108 mg, yield: 74%).

ESIMS m/z: 510, 508 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.67 (s, 3H),6.28 (q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 6.35 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.57(br s, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.69 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=8.6Hz, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=1.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (dd,J=1.7, 5.0 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2512,3-dichloro-N-{6-chloro-2-[1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]-pyrazin-3-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 256)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (21.0 mg,0.536 mmol), dimethoxyethane (2.5 mL), Compound CC (33.0 mg, 0.241 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3,5-dichloropyrazin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (50.0mg, 0.134 mmol) synthesized according to the method described in JP-A2006-137723, the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for1.8 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol 15/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{6-chloro-2-[1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]-pyrazin-3-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 256) (50.9 mg, yield: 80%).

ESIMS m/z: 477, 475 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.97 (t, J=7.4Hz, 3H), 1.90-2.00 (m, 1H), 2.05-2.18 (m, 1H), 5.95 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H),7.31 (dd, J=4.9, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=7.9, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s,1H), 7.67 (dd, J=1.3, 8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (m, 1H), 8.26 (dd, J=1.3, 7.9Hz, 1H), 8.57 (dd, J=1.3, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2522,3-dichloro-N-{2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,2-b]pyrazin-3-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 257)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (17.4 mg,0.435 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.3 mL), Compound CB (39.0 mg, 0.218 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(2-chloropyrido[3,2-b]pyrazin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide(56.6 mg, 0.145 mmol) synthesized according to the method described inJP-A 2006-137723, the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 50 minutes. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2,3-dichloro-N-{2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,2-b]pyrazin-3-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 257) (20.4 mg, yield: 27%).

ESIMS m/z: 532, 530 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.65 (q, J=6.6Hz, 1H), 7.05-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.79 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.90 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (br s, 1H), 8.32 (br s, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=4.3Hz, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2532,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 258)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,2-b]pyrazine(Compound HB) (40.0 mg, 0.117 mmol) dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (1.6mL), 2,3-dichlorobenzene-1-sulfonamide (18.5 mg, 0.0819 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (16.2 mg, 0.117 mmol), the mixture was stirred andreacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Then, purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=8/1) was performed togive2,3-dichloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 258) (14.2 mg, yield: 33%).

(m, 3H), 7.56 (m, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),8.35 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (br s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2542,3-dichloro-N-{5-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxy-phenyl)ethoxy]pyrazin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 259)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (29.0 mg,0.725 mmol), dimethoxyethane (3.5 mL), Compound CJ (83.0 mg, 0.403 mmol)and 2,3-dichloro-N-(3,5-dichloropyrazin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (50.0mg, 0.134 mmol) synthesized according to the method described in JP-A2006-137723, the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for3.7 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1, hexane/ethyl acetate=2/1) was performed togive2,3-dichloro-N-{5-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxy-phenyl)ethoxy]pyrazin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 259) (35.0 mg, yield: 48%).

ESIMS m/z: 542 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.82 (s, 3H), 6.40(q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (dd, J=7.9, 8.1 Hz, 1H),7.47 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.69 (m, 1H), 8.26 (dd, J=1.6, 8.0Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2552-chloro-N-{6,7-dimethyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 260)

Step 1

According to Example 132, by use of 2,3-dichloro-6,7-dimethylquinoxaline(Compound HC) (300 mg, 1.32 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (5 mL),2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (253 mg, 1.32 mmol) and potassium carbonate(182 mg, 1.32 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for2 hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using diisopropylether, to give2-chloro-N-(3-chloro-6,7-dimethylquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (360mg, yield: 71%).

ESIMS m/z: 383 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.40 (s, 6H),7.32-7.75 (m, 4H), 8.08-8.64 (m, 2H).

Step 2

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (31 mg,0.78 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3 mL), Compound CB (70 mg, 0.39 mmol) and2-chloro-N-(3-chloro-6,7-dimethylquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (100mg, 0.26 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Example 255, the mixture wasstirred and reacted at 80° C. for 10 hours. After purification by silicagel column chromatography (hexane/methyl acetate=1/0 to 1/3), slurrypurification was further performed using methanol, to give2-chloro-N-{6,7-dimethyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 260) (71 mg, yield: 52%).

ESIMS m/z: 523 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.34 (s, 6H),2.34-2.47 (m, 1H), 6.72 (br s, 1H), 7.31-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.94 (d, J=7.9Hz, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 12.00 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2562-chloro-N-{6,7-dimethoxy-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 261)

Step 1

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (31 mg,0.77 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3 mL), Compound CB (75 mg, 0.42 mmol) and2,3-dichloro-6,7-dimethoxyquinoxaline (100 mg, 0.38 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at 60° C. for 8 hours. Then, purification bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=10/1) wasperformed to give2-chloro-6,7-dimethoxy-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(75 mg, yield: 50%).

ESIMS m/z: 400 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.99 (s, 3H), 4.03(s, 3H), 6.76 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 7.26 (s, 1H), 7.39 (dd,J=4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (dd, J=1.6, 4.8 Hz,1H), 8.91 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-6,7-dimethoxy-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(77 mg, 0.19 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Example 256, dimethyl sulfoxide(2 mL), 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (37 mg, 0.19 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (26 mg, 0.19 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 2 hours. After purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1), slurry purificationwas further performed using methanol, to give2-chloro-N-{6,7-dimethoxy-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 261) (71 mg, yield: 52%).

ESIMS m/z: 555 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.85(s, 3H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 7.16 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.70(m, 4H), 8.29-8.42 (m, 2H), 8.67 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.08 (s, 1H),12.06 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2572-chloro-N-{6-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 262)

Step 1

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (84 mg,2.1 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL), Compound CB (187 mg, 1.1 mmol) and2,3-dichloro-6-methylquinoxaline (150 mg, 0.70 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, purificationby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 3/1)was performed to give2-chloro-6-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(85 mg, yield: 34%).

ESIMS m/z: 354 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.54 (s, 3H), 6.78(q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J=4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=2.0, 8.6Hz, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),8.67 (dd, J=1.7, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-6-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(81 mg, 0.23 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Example 257, dimethyl sulfoxide(2 mL), 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (44 mg, 0.23 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (32 mg, 0.23 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 1 hour. Then, slurry purification was performed usingmethanol, to give2-chloro-N-{6-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 262) (92 mg, yield: 80%).

ESIMS m/z: 509 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.40 (s, 3H), 7.18(q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.52-7.69 (m, 4H), 8.29-8.42 (m,2H), 8.68 (dd, J=1.6, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 9.09 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2582-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-benzo[g]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 263)

Step 1

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (48 mg,1.2 mmol), a mixed solvent of tetrahydrofuran (8 mL) anddimethylformamide (8 mL), Compound CB (117 mg, 0.66 mmol) and2,3-dichlorobenzo[g]quinoxaline (Compound HD) (150 mg, 0.60 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 1/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-benzo[g]quinoxaline(38 mg, yield: 16%).

ESIMS m/z: 390 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.85 (q, J=6.3 Hz,1H), 7.33-7.73 (m, 3H), 7.90-8.19 (m, 3H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.46 (s, 1H),8.69 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-benzo[g]quinoxaline(71 mg, 0.18 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Example 258, dimethyl sulfoxide(2 mL), 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (35 mg, 0.18 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (25 mg, 0.18 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 3 hours. After purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 3/1), slurry purificationwas further performed using methanol, to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-benzo[g]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 263) (62 mg, yield: 61%).

ESIMS m/z: 545 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.18 (q, J=6.8 Hz,1H), 7.47-7.73 (m, 6H), 7.95-8.43 (m, 6H), 8.67 (dd. J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H),9.02 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2592-chloro-N-{6,7-dichloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 264)

Step 1

According to Example 140, by use of 2,3,6,7-tetrachloroquinoxaline (100mg, 0.37 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.8 mL), 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide(72 mg, 0.37 mmol) and potassium carbonate (52 mg, 0.37 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Then, slurrypurification was performed using methanol, to give2,6,7-trichloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(136 mg, yield: 87%).

ESIMS m/z: 424 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.43-7.63 (m, 3H),7.75 (m, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.48 (m, 1H).

Step 2

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (25 mg,0.63 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5.5 mL), Compound CB (67 mg, 0.38 mmol) and2,6,7-trichloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(134 mg, 0.32 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Example 259, the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. After purificationby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/methyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1),slurry purification was further performed using methanol, to give2-chloro-N-{6,7-dichloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 264) (61 mg, yield: 34%).

ESIMS m/z: 564 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.16 (q, J=6.9 Hz,1H), 7.51-7.91 (m, 6H), 8.28-8.47 (m, 2H), 8.69 (dd, J=1.6, 4.6 Hz, 1H),9.08 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2602-chloro-N-{8-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 265)

Step 1

According to Example 167, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (112 mg,2.8 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (12 mL), Compound CB (274 mg, 1.6 mmol) and2,3-dichloro-5-methylquinoxaline (Compound HE) (300 mg, 1.4 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Afterpurification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 4/1), purification by preparative HPLC(acetonitrile/water system) was further performed to give both of3-chloro-5-methyl-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(71 mg, yield: 14%) and2-chloro-5-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(104 mg, yield: 21%).3-chloro-5-methyl-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline

ESIMS m/z: 354 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.59 (s, 3H), 6.67(q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.74-7.85 (m, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.3Hz, 1H), 8.69 (dd, J=1.7, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H).

2-chloro-5-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline

ESIMS m/z: 354 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.71 (s, 3H), 6.81(q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.68 (m, 4H), 8.05 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (d,J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Example 140, by use of3-chloro-5-methyl-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(70 mg, 0.20 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Example 260, dimethyl sulfoxide(2 mL), 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (38 mg, 0.20 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (27 mg, 0.20 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 1 hour. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{8-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 265) (52 mg, yield: 52%).

ESIMS m/z: 509 (M+¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.45 (s, 3H), 7.09 (q,J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.69 (m, 2H), 8.15-8.43 (m, 2H),8.64 (dd, J=1.7, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2612-chloro-N-{5-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 266)

According to Example 140, by use of2-chloro-5-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(104 mg, 0.29 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Example 260, dimethylsulfoxide (3 mL), 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (56 mg, 0.29 mmol) andpotassium carbonate (41 mg, 0.29 mmol), the mixture was stirred andreacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{5-methyl-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 266) (101 mg, yield: 68%).

ESIMS m/z: 509 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 2.18 (s, 3H), 7.23(q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.70 (m, 7H), 8.32-8.44 (m, 2H), 8.67 (dd,J=1.7, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 2622-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 267)

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (36.0 mg,0.904 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.5 mL), Compound EH (136 mg, 0.678 mmol)and 2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(80.0 mg, 0.226 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at atemperature of room temperature to 50° C. for 5.2 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=4/1) was performed to give 2chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 267) (80.7 mg, yield: 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 520, 518 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.67 (m, 2H),2.19 (m, 3H), 2.66 (m, 4H), 5.92 (br s, 1H), 7.43-7.52 (m, 6H), 7.68 (m,1H), 8.15-8.50 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 2632-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1,1-dioxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 268)

According to the step of Example 127, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 267) (25.0 mg, 0.0483 mmol) obtained in Example 262 anddissolved in dichloromethane (2 mL), and meta-chloroperbenzoic acid(25.0 mg, 0.145 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 2.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=30/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1,1-dioxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 268) (20.8 mg, yield: 78%).

ESIMS m/z: 552, 550 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.20 (m, 1H),2.33 (m, 4H), 3.09 (m, 4H), 6.03 (br s, 1H), 7.50-7.52 (m, 6H), 7.68 (m,1H), 8.34 (br s, 1H), 8.52 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 264 2chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1-oxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 269) (Compound 270)

According to the step of Example 127, by use of2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 267) (31.4 mg, 0.0606 mmol) obtained in Example 262 anddissolved in dichloromethane (2.5 mL), and meta-chloroperbenzoic acid(11.5 mg, 0.0667 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 4.2 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/acetonitrile=4/1) was performed to give2-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1-oxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Rf=0.52: Compound 269) (13.6 mg, yield: 42%) (Rf=0.42: Compound 270)(18.8 mg, yield: 58%).

Compound 269

ESIMS m/z: 536, 534 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.97 (m, 2H),2.31-2.58 (m, 5H), 3.11 (m, 2H), 5.98 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.56 (m, 6H), 7.68(m, 1H), 7.93-8.47 (m, 2H).

Compound 270

ESIMS m/z: 536, 534 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.75 (m, 2H),2.35 (m, 3H), 2.77 (m, 2H), 3.35 (m, 2H), 5.97 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.53 (m,6H), 7.62 (m, 1H), 7.95-8.45 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 265N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 271)

According to Example 37, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BT) (70.0 mg, 0.190 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2.0 mL),Compound FS (25.6 mg, 0.208 mmol) and potassium carbonate (28.7 mg,0.208 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for 2 hours.Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) was performed to giveN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 271) (34.0 mg, yield: 39%).

ESIMS m/z: 457 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.12 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 1.96-2.04 (m, 2H), 3.58 (s, 3H), 3.78-3.82 (m, 2H), 6.55-6.64 (m,2H), 7.56-7.76 (m, 5H), 7.89-7.92 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 266N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-(3,3-diethoxypropyl)-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 272)

According to Example 132, by use of2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (400 mg, 1.18 mmol) and Compound GK (266 mg, 1.18 mmol),Compound 272 (160 mg, yield: 26%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 530 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 267N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-(3-oxopropyl)-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 273)

Compound 272 (72.0 mg, 0.136 mmol) obtained in Example 266 was dissolvedin THF (1.50 mL). To this, a 1.00 mol/L aqueous hydrochloric acidsolution (1.50 mL) was added and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction was stopped by addition of asaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to the reaction mixture,and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) togive Compound 273 (41.6 mg, yield: 67%).

ESIMS m/z: 456 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 268N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-(2-propynyl)-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 274)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (70.0 mg, 0.206 mmol)and Compound GL (28.0 mg, 0.206 mmol), Compound 274 (31.0 mg, yield:26%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 438 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 269N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-1,1-dioxide-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 275)

Step 1

According to Example 90, by use of Compound EH (168 mg, 0.840 mmol) andCompound AH (120 mg, 0.420 mmol),N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(120 mg, yield: 63%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 450 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2

According to Example 127, by use ofN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(120 mg, 0.267 mmol) obtained in the above Step 1, Compound 275 (34.0mg, yield: 27%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 482 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 270N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 276)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BU (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound FS (36.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 276 (58.0 mg, yield: 46%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 434 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 271N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 277)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BV (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound FS (36.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 277 (40.0 mg, yield: 32%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 430 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 272N-{3-[1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 278)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BW (100 mg, 0.270 mmol) andCompound FS (33.0 mg, 0.270 mmol), Compound 278 (54.0 mg, yield: 44%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 461 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2732-methyl-5-{2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[3-(propylsulfonamide)-quinoxalin-2-yloxy]ethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 279)

According to Example 206, by use of Compound 192 (100 mg, 0.227 mmol)obtained in Example 187, Compound 279 (91.0 mg, 88%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 456 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 274N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 280)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BM (200 mg, 0.560 mmol) andCompound GD (78.0 mg, 0.560 mmol), Compound 280 (137 mg, yield: 54%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 456 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 275N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 281)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BU (100 mg, 0.290=01) andCompound GD (40.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 281 (47.0 mg, yield: 36%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 448 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 276N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 282)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BV (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound GD (40.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 282 (46.0 mg, yield: 36%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 445 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 277N-{3-[1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 283)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BW (100 mg, 0.270 mmol) andCompound GD (37.0 mg, 0.270 mmol), Compound 283 (39.0 mg, yield: 31%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 476 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2782-methyl-5-{2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[3-(N-propylsulfamoylamino)-quinoxalin-2-yloxy]ethyl}pyridine1-oxide (Compound 284)

According to Example 206, by use of Compound 280 (93.0 mg, 0.200 mmol)obtained in Example 274, Compound 284 (61.0 mg, 65%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 472 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 279N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-cyclopropyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 285)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BM (200 mg, 0.560 mmol) andCompound FZ (78.0 mg, 0.560 mmol), Compound 285 (109 mg, yield: 43%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 454 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 280N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-cyclopropyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 286)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BU (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound FZ (39.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 286 (51.0 mg, yield: 40%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 446 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 281N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-cyclopropyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 287)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BV (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound FZ (40.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 287 (51.0 mg, yield: 40%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 443 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 282N-{3-[1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-cyclopropyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 288)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BW (100 mg, 0.270 mmol) andCompound FZ (36.0 mg, 0.270 mmol), Compound 288 (48.0 mg, yield: 38%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 474 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 283 5-{1-[3-(N-cyclopropylsulfamoylamino)quinoxalin-2-yloxy]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}-2-methylpyridine 1-oxide(Compound 289)

According to Example 206, by use of Compound 285 (73.0 mg, 0.160 mmol)obtained in Example 279, Compound 289 (41.0 mg, 55%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 470 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 284N-{3-[1-(3-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 290)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BX (100 mg, 0.280 mmol) andCompound FS (34.0 mg, 0.280 mmol), Compound 290 (53.0 mg, yield: 43%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 451 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 285N-{3-[1-(3-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 291)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BX (100 mg, 0.280 mmol) andCompound GD (38.0 mg, 0.280 mmol), Compound 291 (39.0 mg, yield: 31%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 466 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 286N-{3-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 292)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BO (85.0 mg, 0.230 mmol)and Compound GD (32.0 mg, 0.230 mmol), Compound 292 (31.0 mg, yield:24%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 466 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 287N-{3-[1-(3-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-cyclopropyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 293)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BX (100 mg, 0.270 mmol) andCompound FZ (37.0 mg, 0.270 mmol), Compound 293 (57.0 mg, yield: 46%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 464 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 288N-{3-[1-(4-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-propyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 294)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BO (90.0 mg, 0.250 mmol)and Compound FZ (34.0 mg, 0.250 mmol), Compound 294 (47.0 mg, yield:41%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 464 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 289 Benzyl3-{N-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfamoylpropanoate(Compound 295)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (500 mg, 1.47 mmol) andCompound GM (379 mg, 1.47 mmol), Compound 295 (420 mg, yield: 51%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 561 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2903-{N-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfamoylpropanoicacid (Compound 296)

Compound 295 (380 mg, 0.680 mmol) obtained in Example 289 was dissolvedin methanol (3.00 mL). To this, a 2.00 mol/L aqueous sodium hydroxidesolution (3.00 mL) was added and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hour. By addition of a 2.00 mol/L aqueous hydrochloricacid solution to neutralize the reaction mixture, the reaction wasstopped. Then, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate/methanol=1/0 to 14/1)to give Compound 296 (308 mg, yield: 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 471 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 291N-ethyl-N-methyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 297)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound GN (45.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 297 (54.0 mg, yield: 41%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 456 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 292N-diethyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 298)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound GO (53.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 298 (61.0 mg, yield: 44%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 484 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 293N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}-N′-cyclopropyl-sulfuricdiamide (Compound 299)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BQ (150 mg, 0.430 mmol) andCompound FZ (59.0 mg, 0.430 mmol), Compound 299 (45.8 mg, yield: 24%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2942-methoxy-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}ethanesulfonamide(Compound 300)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound GP (41.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 300 (34.0 mg, yield: 26%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 443 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2953-methoxy-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 301)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (100 mg, 0.290 mmol) andCompound GQ (45.0 mg, 0.290 mmol), Compound 301 (42.8 mg, yield: 31%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 457 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 296N-{3-[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 302)

According to Example 90, by use of Compound CP (147 mg, 0.700 mmol) andCompound AH (100 mg, 0.350 mmol), Compound 302 (106 mg, yield: 66%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 460 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2971-cyclopropyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 303)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (150 mg, 0.440 mmol) andCompound GS (60.0 mg, 0.440 mmol), Compound 303 (116 mg, yield: 60%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 439 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 298N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-2-propene-1-sulfonamide(Compound 304)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (123 mg, 0.360 mmol) andCompound GT (44.0 mg, 0.360 mmol), Compound 304 (92.2 mg, yield: 61%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 425 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2991-cyclopropyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 305)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BM (90.0 mg, 0.250 mmol)and Compound GS (35.0 mg, 0.250 mmol), Compound 305 (68.0 mg, yield:60%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 453 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3001-cyclopropyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 306)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BY (90.0 mg, 0.250 mmol)and Compound GS (34.0 mg, 0.250 mmol), Compound 306 (68.0 mg, yield:60%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 459 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 301(R)-1-cyclopropyl-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 307)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BZ (177 mg, 0.520=01) andCompound GS (70.0 rag, 0.520 mmol), Compound 307 (90.0 mg, yield: 40%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 439 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3021-cyclopropyl-N-{3-[1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 308)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BW (90.0 mg, 0.240 mmol)and Compound GS (33.0 mg, 0.240 mmol), Compound 308 (35.0 mg, yield:31%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 473 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3031-cyclopropyl-N-{3-[1-(3-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}methanesulfonamide(Compound 309)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BX (90.0 mg, 0.240 mmol)and Compound GS (33.0 mg, 0.240 mmol), Compound 309 (45.0 mg, yield:39%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 463 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 304(S)-2-chloro-N-3-{(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenylethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 310)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AD (70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol),Compound 310 (59.7 mg, yield: 61%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 493 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 305(R)-2-chloro-N-3-{(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-phenylethoxy)-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 311)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AD (70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol),Compound 311 (72.5 mg, yield: 74%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 493 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 306(R)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 312)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (80.5 mg, 0.282 mmol) andCompound EU (59.8 mg, 0.338 mmol), Compound 312 (42.6 mg, yield: 38%)was obtained.

[α]_(D) ²⁰=−118 (CHCl₃, c=1.00);

ESIMS m/z: 427 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 307(S)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 313)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (88.1 mg, 0.308 mmol) andCompound EV (65.6 mg, 0.370 mmol), Compound 313 (49.5 mg, yield: 38%)was obtained.

[α]_(D) ²⁰=+122 (CHCl₃, c=1.00);

ESIMS m/z: 427 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 308(R)—N-propyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 314)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BZ (251 mg, 0.739 mmol) andCompound GD (102 mg, 0.739 mmol), Compound 314 (131 mg, 40%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 442 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 309N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 315)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (57.0 mg, 0.200 mmol) andCompound EX (59.0 mg, 0.300 mmol), Compound 315 (30.0 mg, yield: 34%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3102-chloro-N-3-{[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 316)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AD (106 mg, 0.300 mmol) andCompound EX (89.0 mg, 0.450 mmol), Compound 316 (70.0 mg, yield: 45%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 515 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 311(R)—N-cyclopropyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 317)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BZ (223 mg, 0.656 mmol) andCompound FZ (89.4 mg, 0.656 mmol), Compound 317 (172 mg, yield: 60%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 440 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3122-chloro-N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 318)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAA (71.0 mg, 0.190 mmol),Compound 318 (15.0 mg, yield: 15%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 524 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 313(R)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 319)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (429 mg, 1.50 mmol) andCompound EZ (344 mg, 1.80 mmol), Compound 319 (420 mg, yield: 63%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 441 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 314(S)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 320)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (429 mg, 1.50 mmol) andCompound EAA (344 mg, 1.80 mmol), Compound 320 (395 mg, yield: 60%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 441 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3152-chloro-N-{3-[(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-yl)oxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 321)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAB (102 mg, 0.221 mmol),Compound 321 (15.7 mg, yield: 15%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 486 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 316N-{3-[(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-yl)oxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 322)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAB (307 mg, 0.664 mmol) andCompound FS (81.8 mg, 0.664 mmol), Compound 322 (44.9 mg, yield: 15%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 418 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 317N-propyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 323)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BY (108 mg, 0.300 mmol) andCompound GD (62.0 mg, 0.450 mmol), Compound 323 (55.0 mg, yield: 40%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 462 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 318N-cyclopropyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuric diamide (Compound 324)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BY (108 mg, 0.300 mmol) andCompound FZ (61.0 mg, 0.450 mmol), Compound 324 (42.0 mg, yield: 30%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 460 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3192-chloro-N-3-{[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 325)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AD (70.0 mg, 0.198 mmol) andCompound EAC (58.6 mg, 0.297 mmol), Compound 325 (91.2 mg, yield: 89%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 515 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 320N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 326)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (70.0 mg, 0.245 mmol) andCompound EAC (72.5 mg, 0.367 mmol), Compound 326 (85.4 mg, yield: 78%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 321N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(piperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 327)

Step 1

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (1.00 g, 3.50 mmol) andCompound EAB (1.33 mg, 4.20 mmol),N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-benzyloxycarbonylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(1.88 g, yield: 95%) was obtained.

Step 2

Ten percent palladium/carbon (15.0 mg) was suspended in tetrahydrofuran(1.0 mL). To this, a tetrahydrofuran solution (2.0 mL) ofN-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-benzyloxycarbonylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(150 mg, 0.245 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred underhydrogen stream at room temperature for 3 days. To the reaction mixture,10% palladium/carbon (15.0 mg) and ethanol (2.0 mL) were added and themixture was stirred under hydrogen stream at room temperature for 8hours. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite and the solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bypreparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1) to giveCompound 327 (38.7 mg, yield: 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 433 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 322N-propyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 328)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAC (78.4 mg, 0.218 mmol)and Compound GD (30.1 mg, 0.218 mmol), Compound 328 (42.1 mg, yield:42%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 462 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 323N-cyclopropyl-N′-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}sulfuricdiamide (Compound 329)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAC (82.1 mg, 0.228 mmol)and Compound FZ (31.1 mg, 0.228 mmol), Compound 329 (38.1 mg, yield:36%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 460 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 324N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 330)

Compound 327 (59.0 mg, 0.136 mmol) was dissolved in pyridine (0.5 mL).To this, acetic anhydride (0.5 mL) was added and the mixture was stirredat room temperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction was stopped by additionof water, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby preparative thin-layer column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=19/1) to giveN-acetyl-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(55.8 mg). The obtained compound (55.8 mg) was dissolved in methanol(1.0 mL). To this, potassium carbonate (56.4 mg, 0.408 mmol) was addedand the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. Thereaction was stopped by addition of water, and extraction with ethylacetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layer columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1) to give Compound 330 (50.8 mg,yield: 79%).

ESIMS m/z: 475 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 325N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 331)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (100 mg, 0.350 mmol) andCompound EAD (201 mg, 1.05 mmol), Compound 331 (30.0 mg, yield: 19%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 441 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 326N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 332)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAD (100 mg, 0.280 mmol) andCompound FS (34.4 rag, 0.280 mmol), Compound 332 (52.8 mg, yield: 42%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 445 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 327N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 333)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAA (384 mg, 1.04 mmol) andCompound FS (192 mg, 1.56 mmol), Compound 333 (15.0 mg, yield: 3%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 457 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 328N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 334)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (86.0 mg, 0.300 mmol) andCompound CV (93.0 mg, 0.450 mmol), Compound 334 (34.0 mg, yield: 25%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 457 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 329N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 335)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (129 mg, 0.450 mmol) andCompound EAF (64.0 mg, 0.300 mmol), Compound 335 (40.0 mg, yield: 29%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 461 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 330N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methanesulfonylpiperidin-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 336)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (51.3 mg, 0.180 mmol) andCompound EAG (70.3 mg, 0.269 mmol), Compound 336 (57.0 mg, yield: 62%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 511 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 331N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methoxycarbonylpiperidin-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 337)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (35.1 mg, 0.122 mmol) andCompound EAH (44.4 mg, 0.184 mmol), Compound 337 (58.9 mg, yield: 98%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 491 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3322-chloro-N-3-{[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-chloropyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 338)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AD (159 mg, 0.450 mmol) andCompound EAF (64.0 mg, 0.300 mmol), Compound 338 (37.0 mg, yield: 23%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 528 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3332-chloro-N-3-{[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 339)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAD (107 mg, 0.300 mmol),Compound 339 (69.0 mg, yield: 49%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 513 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 334N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-propionylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 340)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (106 mg, 0.370 mmol) andCompound EAI (133 mg, 0.555 mmol), Compound 340 (159 mg, yield: 88%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 489 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 335N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-cyclopropanecarbonylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 341)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (122 mg, 0.427 mmol) andCompound EAJ (161 mg, 0.640 mmol), Compound 341 (182 mg, yield: 85%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 501 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 336(S)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 342)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound MI (486 mg, 1.70 mmol) andCompound EAK (402 mg, 2.04 mmol), Compound 342 (355 mg, yield: 47%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 337(R)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 343)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (486 mg, 1.70 mmol) andCompound EAL (402 mg, 2.04 mmol), Compound 343 (450 mg, yield: 59%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 338N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 344)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAE (70.0 mg, 0.195 mmol)and Compound FS (28.7 mg, 0.233 mmol), Compound 344 (70.3 mg, yield:81%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 339N-{3-[(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)methoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}-propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 345)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (486 mg, 1.70 mmol) andCompound EAM (402 mg, 2.04 mmol), Compound 345 (71.9 mg, yield: 76%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 379 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 340(S)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 346) and(R)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 347)

Separation of Compound 215 by preparative high performance liquidchromatography (CHIRALPAK (registered trademark) IC, hexane/ethylacetate=9/1) gave Compound 346 and Compound 347.

Compound 346

ESIMS m/z: 434 (M+H)⁺.

Compound 347

ESIMS m/z: 434 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 341(R)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 348)

Separation of Compound 278 by preparative high performance liquidchromatography (CHIRALPAK (registered trademark) IC, hexane/ethylacetate=9/1) gave Compound 348.

EXAMPLE 342(R)—N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(3-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 349)

Separation of Compound 290 by preparative high performance liquidchromatography (CHIRALPAK (registered trademark) IC, hexane/ethylacetate=9/1) gave Compound 349.

EXAMPLE 343N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 350)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAF (70.0 mg, 0.192 mmol)and Compound FS (28.4 mg, 0.230 mmol), Compound 350 (55.4 mg, yield:64%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 452 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 344N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 351)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAG (70.0 mg, 0.188 mmol)and Compound FS (27.8 mg, 0.226 mmol), Compound 351 (76.9 mg, yield:89%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 459 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 345N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 352)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (70.0 mg, 0.245 mmol) andCompound EAP (73.5 mg, 0.367 mmol), Compound 352 (14.9 mg, yield: 14%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 450 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 346N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 353)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (70.0 mg, 0.245 mmol) andCompound EAQ (78.6 mg, 0.367 mmol), Compound 353 (83.1 mg, yield: 73%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 464 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 347N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-acetyl-4-fluoropiperidin-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 354)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (70.0 mg, 0.245 mmol) andCompound EAR (89.4 mg, 0.367 mmol), Compound 354 (43.0 mg, yield: 36%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 493 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 348N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluoro-1-methanesulfonylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 355)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAH (74.6 mg, 0.169 mmol)and Compound FS (22.9 mg, 0.186 mmol), Compound 355 (58.1 mg, yield:65%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 529 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 349N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-acetyl-4-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 356)

According to Example 8, by use of Compound AH (67.0 mg, 0.245 mmol) andCompound EAT (84.1 mg, 0.352 mmol), Compound 356 (66.7 mg, yield: 58%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 489 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 350N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methanesulfonyl-4-methylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxalin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 357)

According to Example 37, by use of Compound BAI (140 mg, 0.320 mmol) andCompound FS (39.4 mg, 0.320 mmol), Compound 357 (64.8 mg, yield: 39%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 525 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 351N-{2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinolin-3-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 358)

Compound HF (105 mg, 0.330 mmol) was dissolved in pyridine (1.05 mL). Tothis, propane-1-sulfonyl chloride (0.111 mL, 0.990 mmol) was added andthe mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours. The reactionwas stopped by addition of an aqueous ammonium chloride solution, andthe organic layer was extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with brineand dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporatedoff under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 3/1) to give Compound358 (80.0 mg, yield: 57%).

ESIMS m/z: 426 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3522-(1,1-dioxoisothiazolidin-2-yl)-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound 359)

According to Example 132, by use of Compound BJ (55.0 mg, 0.163 mmol)and Compound GR (25.7 mg, 0.163 mmol), Compound 359 (42.0 mg, yield:61%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 425 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3532-chloro-N-{2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinolin-3-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 360)

According to Example 351, by use of Compound HF (105 mg, 0.330 mmol),Compound 360 (110 mg, yield: 68%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 494 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 354N-{3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-yl}propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound 361)

Step 1

Compound HG (830 mg, 4.15 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (30.0 mL). To this,ammonium carbonate (2.39 g, 24.9 mmol) was added and the mixture wasstirred with heat at 60° C. for 10 minutes. Then, a saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate solution was added to the reaction mixture, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was subjected toslurry purification using diisopropyl ether, to give3-chloropyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-amine (479 mg, yield: 64%).

ESIMS m/z: 181 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2

According to Example 90, by use of Compound CB (441 mg, 2.49 mmol) and3-chloropyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-amine (150 mg, 0.830 mmol) obtained inStep 1,3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-amine(106 mg, yield: 40%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 322 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3

3-[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-amine(100 mg, 0.310 mmol) obtained in Step 2 was dissolved in THF (2.50 mL).To this, propane-1-sulfonyl chloride (0.094 mL, 0.840 mmol) and 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (23.0 mg, 0.560 mmol) were added, and themixture was stirred with heat at 80° C. for 4 hours. The reaction wasstopped by addition of water to the reaction mixture, and extractionwith ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine anddrying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure, and purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 16/1) was performed to giveCompound 361 (40.0 mg, yield: 30%).

ESIMS m/z: 428 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3552-chloro-N-{2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound 362)

According to Step 3 of Example 354, by use of3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazin-2-amine(90 mg, 0.280 mmol) obtained in Step 2 of Example 354, Compound 362(59.0 mg, 0.280 mmol) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 496 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6-12,3-dichloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)

2,3-Dichloroquinoxaline (1.00 g, 5.02 mmol),2,3-dichlorobenzenesulfonamide (1.41 g, 5.02 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (694 mg, 5.02 mmol) were suspended in dimethyl sulfoxide (30mL) and the mixture was stirred at 150° C. for 3 hours. The reactionmixture was slowly added to a mixture (300 ml) of a 1% aqueous aceticacid solution and ice, and the mixture was stirred for 3 hours. Theresulting solid was collected by filtration and washed with water. Then,slurry purification was performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2,3-dichloro-N-{3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide (Compound AA)(1.53 g, yield: 78%).

ESIMS m/z: 389 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.39-7.72 (m, 2H),7.90 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.21-8.50 (m, 1.5H), 12.18 (br s, 0.5H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6-2N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Compound AB)

According to the step of Example 6-1, by use of 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline(1.00 g, 5.02 mmol) dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (30 mL),4-methylbenzene-1-sulfonamide (860 mg, 5.02 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (694 mg, 5.02 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 4.2 hours. Then, slurry purification was performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to giveN-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (Compound AB)(1.24 g, yield: 74%).

ESIMS m/z: 336, 334 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.42 (s, 3H),7.34 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.61-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.87 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 8.03(br s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6-32-(trifluoromethyl)-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide(Compound AC)

To a 7 mol/L solution of ammonia in methanol (4.0 mL),2-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonyl chloride (200 mg, 0.818 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Afterthe reaction mixture was concentrated, 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (162 mg,0.818 mmol), potassium carbonate (113 mg, 0.818 mmol) and dimethylsulfoxide (5.0 mL) were added to the residue, and the mixture wasstirred at 150° C. for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was slowly added toa mixture (50 ml) of a 1% aqueous acetic acid solution and ice, and themixture was stirred for 3 hours. The resulting solid was collected byfiltration and purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1). Further, slurry purification was performedusing hexane, to give2-(trifluoromethyl)-N-{3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl}benzenesulfonamide(Compound AC) (97.0 mg, yield: 31%).

ESIMS m/z: 388 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.30-7.89 (m, 8H),8.69 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6-42-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)

According to the step of Example 6-1, by use of 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline(5.00 g, 25.1 mmol) dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (100 mL),2-chlorobenzene-1-sulfonamide (4.81 g, 25.1 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (3.47 g, 25.1 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at150° C. for 3 hours. Then, slurry purification was performed usingdiisopropyl ether, to give2-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)benzenesulfonamide (Compound AD)(8.30 g, yield: 93%).

ESIMS m/z: 354, 352 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.51-7.64 (m,6H), 7.87 (dd, J=1.1, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (br s, 1H), 8.53 (br s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6-5N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-2-fluorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound AE)

According to Reference Example 6-1, by use of 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline(80 mg, 0.40 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (2 mL),2-fluorobenzenesulfonamide (70 mg, 0.40 mmol) and potassium carbonate(56 mg, 0.40 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 150° C. for1.5 hours. Thus, N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-2-fluorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound AE) (101 mg, yield: 75%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 338 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6-65-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF)

According to Reference Example 6-1, by use of 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline(600 mg, 3.0 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (6 mL), Compound FB (632 mg, 3.0mmol) and potassium carbonate (416 mg, 3.0 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,5-chloro-N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AF) (958 mg, yield: 86%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 373 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.60 (s, 3H), 3.79(s, 3H), 7.52-8.30 (m, 4H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6-7N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG)

According to Reference Example 6-1, by use of 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline(600 mg, 3.0 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (6 mL), Compound FC (531 mg, 3.0mmol) and potassium carbonate (416 mg, 3.0 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)-3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound AG) (873 mg, yield: 86%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 339 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.95(s, 3H), 7.59-8.01 (m, 4H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 6-8 N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)propane-1-sulfonamide(Compound AH)

According to Reference Example 6-1, by use of 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline(836 mg, 4.2 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide (8 mL), Compound FS (517 mg,4.2=01) and potassium carbonate (580 mg, 4.2 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at 150° C. for 1 hour. Thus,N-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yl)propane-1-sulfonamide (Compound AH) (1.1 g,yield: 92%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 286 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.12 (t, J=7.4 Hz,3H), 1.92-2.06 (m, 2H), 3.77 (br s, 2H), 7.39-8.09 (m, 4H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-1 2-amino-3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BA)

Step 1

2,3-Dichloroquinoxaline (9.90 g, 50.0 mmol) and ammonium carbonate (24.3g, 300 mmol) were suspended in N,N-dimethylformamide (50 mL) in astainless steel sealed tube and the mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 72hours. After water was added to the reaction mixture, extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3). Further, slurry purificationwas performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2-amino-3-chloroquinoxaline (2.41 g, yield: 27%).

ESIMS m/z: 180 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.37 (br s, 2H),7.43-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.59-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.87 (m, 1H).

Step 2

3-Pyridinemethanol (487 μL, 5.01 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran(6.0 mL). To this, 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (200 mg, 5.01 mmol) wasadded under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirredat the same temperature for 15 minutes. To this,2-amino-3-chloroquinoxaline (300 mg, 1.67 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. Then, a saturatedaqueous ammonium chloride solution was added to the reaction mixture,and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1). Further,slurry purification was performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2-amino-3-[(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BA) (383 mg,yield: 91%).

ESIMS m/z: 443 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.20 (br s, 2H), 5.61(s, 2H), 7.32-7.48 (m, 3H), 7.62 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd,J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.87 (m, 1H), 8.62 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H),8.80 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-2 2-amino-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BB)

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 7-1, by use of 4-methoxybenzylalcohol (625 μL, 5.01 mmol), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (200 mg, 5.01mmol), tetrahydrofuran (6.0 mL) and 2-amino-3-chloroquinoxaline (300 mg,1.67 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for17 hours. Then, slurry purification was performed using diisopropylether, to give 2-amino-3-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methoxy]quinoxaline (CompoundBB) (357 mg, yield: 76%).

ESIMS m/z: 282 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.83 (s, 3H), 5.23(br s, 2H), 5.50 (s, 2H), 6.91-6.90 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.37 (m, 4H), 7.60(dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J=1.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-3 2-amino-3-[(2-naphthyl)methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BC)

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 7-1, by use of2-naphthalenemethanol (792 mg, 5.01 mmol), 60% sodium hydride (in oil)(200 mg, 5.01 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (6.0 mL) and2-amino-3-chloroquinoxaline (300 mg, 1.67 mmol), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 17 hours. Then, slurry purificationwas performed using diisopropyl ether, to give2-amino-3-[(naphthalen-2-yl)methoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BC) (413 mg,yield: 82%).

ESIMS m/z: 302 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.23 (br s, 2H), 5.74(s, 2H), 7.26-7.97 (m, 11H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-42-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BD)

Compound CO (500 mg, 2.82 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10mL). To this, 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (124 mg, 3.11 mmol) was addedunder a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at thesame temperature for 30 minutes. To this, 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (618mg, 3.11 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 30 minutes. Then, saturated ammonium chloride was added to thereaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1) to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BD) (557 mg, yield: 58%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.76 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=5.5 Hz,2H), 7.62-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.77-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.99 (m, 1H), 8.70-8.72(m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-52-chloro-3-[tetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BE)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CW (148 mg, 0.766mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3.0 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (36.8 mg,0.919 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (183 mg, 0.919 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-[tetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)methoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BE) (176 mg, yield: 65%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.34-1.63 (m, 3H), 1.99-2.03 (m, 1H),2.30-2.35 (m, 1H), 3.35-3.50 (m, 2H), 4.03 (ddd, J=3.3, 11.0, 22.4 Hz,2H), 6.02 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (dd, J=5.1, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.66 (m,2H), 7.72-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.90 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J=1.5,4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.77 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-62-chloro-3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)-methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BF)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CX (417 mg, 1.97mmol), tetrahydrofuran (8.0 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (94.8 mg,2.37 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (472 mg, 2.37 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-[4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)-methoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BF) (651 mg, yield: 65%).

ESIMS m/z: 373 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.66-1.74 (m, 1H),1.82-2.12 (m, 3H), 3.68-3.79 (m, 2H), 3.87-3.95 (m, 2H), 6.26 (d, J=17.6Hz, 1H), 7.31 (ddd, J=0.7, 4.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.74(dd, J=1.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.87-7.93 (m, 1H), 8.57 (dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz,1H), 8.79 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-72-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BG)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CL (70.7 mg,0.352 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (14.1mg, 0.352 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (70.0 mg, 0.352 mmol) themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=19/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BG) (41.8 mg, yield: 33%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.80 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.81 (m, 7H),7.97 (dd, J=1.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-82-chloro-3-{[4-(pyridin-3-yl)tetrahydropyran-4-yl]oxy}-quinoxaline(Compound BH)

Compound DF (70.0 mg, 0.391 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (155 mg,0.781 mmol) were dissolved in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (10 mL). To this, 60%sodium hydride (in oil) (23.5 mg, 0.587 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 15 hours.Then, saturated ammonium chloride was added to the reaction mixture, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1) to give2-chloro-3-{[4-(pyridin-3-yl)tetrahydropyran-4-yl]oxy}-quinoxaline(Compound BH) (28.0 mg, yield: 21%).

ESIMS m/z: 342 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.29-2.39 (m, 2H),2.83-2.87 (m, 2H), 3.96-4.00 (m, 4H), 7.25 (ddd, J=0.7, 4.8, 8.1 Hz,1H), 7.40-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.78 (ddd, J=1.8, 2.2, 8.1Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.89 (m, 1H), 8.50 (dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (dd,J=0.7, 2.2 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-92-chloro-3-[1-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BI)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound DG (137 mg, 0.999mmol), 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (398 mg, 2.00 mmol), 1,2-dimethoxyethane(5.0 mL) and 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (60.0 mg, 1.50 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at 100° C. for 15 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-[1-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BI)(102 mg, yield: 34%).

ESIMS m/z: 300 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.09 (s, 6H), 7.24(ddd, J=0.7, 4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.81 (ddd, J=1.8, 2.2,8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.88 (m, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (dd,J=0.7, 2.2 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-102-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CB (78 mg, 0.44mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (32 mg, 0.80mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (80 mg, 0.40 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then, purificationby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 3/1)was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BJ) (78 mg, yield: 57%).

ESIMS m/z: 340 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.81 (q, J=6.6 Hz,1H), 7.39 (dd, J=5.0, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.83 (m, 1H),7.95-8.03 (m, 2H), 8.67 (dd, J=1.7, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-112-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BK)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound DK (199 mg, 1.1mmol), tetrahydrofuran (8 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (80 mg, 2.0mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (200 mg, 1.0 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then, purificationby silica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1)was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BK) (210 mg, yield: 61%).

ESIMS m/z: 343 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.95 (s, 3H), 6.92(q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.63-7.77 (m, 2H),7.79-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-122-chloro-5-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]thiazole(Compound BL)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound DV (360 mg, 1.7mmol), tetrahydrofuran (12 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (120 mg,3=01) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (300 mg, 1.5 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at 60° C. for 6 hours. Then, purification by silicagel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 5/1) wasperformed to give2-chloro-5-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]thiazole(Compound BL) (167 mg, yield: 29%).

ESIMS m/z: 381 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.05 (q, J=6.3 Hz,1H), 7.62-8.01 (m, 5H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-132-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BM)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CK (58 mg, 0.30mmol), tetrahydrofuran (3 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (22 mg, 0.55mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (108 mg, 0.28 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then, purificationby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 3/1)was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BM) (80 mg, yield: 82%).

ESIMS m/z: 356 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.57 (s, 3H), 6.76(q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.58-8.00 (m, 5H), 8.78 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-141-{4-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]-phenyl}-N,N-dimethylmethanamine(Compound BN)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound ER (280 mg, 1.2mmol), tetrahydrofuran (8.7 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (87 mg, 2.2mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (217 mg, 1.1 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then, purificationby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1)was performed to give1-{4-[1-(3-chloroquinoxalin-2-yloxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl]-phenyl}-N,N-dimethylmethanamine(Compound BN) (280 mg, yield: 65%).

ESIMS m/z: 396 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.22 (s, 6H), 3.41(s, 2H), 6.78 (q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.57-7.72 (m,4H), 7.80 (dd, J=1.3, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=1.3, 7.9 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-152-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BO)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CL (70.7 mg,0.352 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (14.1mg, 0.352 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (70.0 mg, 0.352 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=19/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BO) (41.8 mg, yield: 33%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.80 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.81 (m, 7H),7.97 (dd, J=1.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-162-chloro-3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BP)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CE (360 mg, 2.4mmol), tetrahydrofuran (17 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (168 mg, 4.2mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (418 mg, 2.1 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, purificationby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 2/1)was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2-methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)propoxy]quinoxaline (Compound BP)(620 mg, yield: 94%).

ESIMS m/z: 314 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.96 (d, J=6.6 Hz,3H), 1.15 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 2.33-2.47 (m, 1H), 6.00 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H),7.23-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.93 (m,1H), 8.51 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-172-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BQ)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound EA (325 mg, 1.8mmol), tetrahydrofuran (12 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (118 mg, 2.9mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (292 mg, 1.5 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then, purificationby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 4/1)was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BQ) (356 mg, yield: 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 347 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.57-1.87 (m, 4H),2.28-2.48 (m, 1H), 3.45 (td, J=2.2, 11.6 Hz, 2H), 4.02 (td, J=2.2, 11.6Hz, 2H), 5.87-6.00 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.77 (m, 2H), 7.85 (dd, J=1.6, 8.1 Hz,1H), 7.99 (dd, J=1.6, 8.1 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-182-chloro-3-{methoxycarbonyl[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-methoxy}quinoxaline(Compound BR)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CH (71.6 mg,0.306 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (12.2mg, 0.306 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (60.9 mg, 0.306 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=19/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-{methoxycarbonyl[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-methoxy}quinoxaline(Compound BR) (50.1 mg, yield: 41%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.76 (s, 3H), 6.44 (s, 1H), 7.61-7.74 (m,4H), 7.82-7.87 (m, 3H), 7.98 (dd, J=1.5, 7.7 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-192-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-cyanopyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BS)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound ES (424 mg, 2.10mmol), tetrahydrofuran (8.0 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (101 mg,2.52 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (501 mg, 2.52 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=4/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-cyanopyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BS) (292 mg, yield: 38%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 6.85 (q, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.81 (m, 4H),7.99 (dd, J=1.5, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (dd, J=2.2, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-202-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BT)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound ET (214 mg, 1.03mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL), 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (49.6 mg,1.24 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (247 mg, 1.24 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/1) was performed to give2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BT) (250 mg, yield: 66%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.57 (s, 3H), 6.54 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.62(d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.76 (m, 4H), 7.83 (dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.99(dd, J=1.5, 8.1 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-212-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BU)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound DL (446 mg, 2.46mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (446 mg, 2.24 mmol), Compound BU (495mg, yield: 64%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 346 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-222-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BV)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound DK (420 mg, 2.11mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (420 mg, 2.11 mmol), Compound BV (435mg, yield: 60%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 343 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-232-chloro-3-[1-(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BW)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound DC (587 mg,2.80=01) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (500 mg, 2.50 mmol), Compound BW(580 mg, yield: 62%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 375 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-242-chloro-3-[1-(3-cyanophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BX)

According to Reference Example 7-4, by use of Compound CZ (582 mg, 2.89mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (523 mg, 2.63 mmol), Compound BX (640mg, yield: 67%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 364 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-252-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BY)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EX (299 mg, 1.50mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (296 mg, 1.50 mmol), Compound BY (380mg, yield: 70%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-26(R)-2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-quinoxaline(Compound BZ)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EU (759 mg, 3.34mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (797 mg, 4.00 mmol), Compound BZ (977mg, yield: 88%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-272-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-2(1H)pyridon-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BAA)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EY (300 mg, 1.54mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (346 mg, 1.74 mmol), Compound BAA (248mg, yield: 46%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-282,3-bis(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-ethoxy)quinoxaline (Compound BAB)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-ethanol (0.792 mL, 7.53 mmol) and2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (500 mg, 2.51 mmol), Compound BAB (307 mg,yield: 26%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-292-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BAC)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EAC (252 mg, 1.28mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (305 mg, 1.53 mmol), Compound BAC (444mg, yield: 96%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-302-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BAD)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EAE (379 mg, 1.91mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (310 mg, 1.59 mmol), Compound BAD (441mg, yield: 78%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-312-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BAE)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EAM (155 mg,0.786 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (188 mg, 0.943 mmol), CompoundBAE (230 mg, yield: 81%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-322-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BAF)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EAN (147 mg,0.727 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (217 mg, 1.09 mmol), CompoundBAF (226 mg, yield: 85%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-332-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BAG)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EAO (147 mg, 703mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (210 mg, 1.05 mmol), Compound BAG (156mg, yield: 60%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-342-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluoro-1-methanesulfonylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BAH)

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EAS (167 mg,0.598 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (143 mg, 0.718 mmol), CompoundBAH (161 mg, yield: 61%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 442 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 7-352-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methanesulfonyl-4-methylpiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline(Compound BAI)

Step 1

According to Reference Example 7-8, by use of Compound EAT (250 mg,0.841 mmol) and 2,3-dichloroquinoxaline (201 mg, 0.101 mmol),2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-fluoropiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline(387 mg, yield: 100%) was obtained.

Step 2

2-Chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-fluoropiperidin-4-yl)ethoxy]quinoxaline(367 mg, 0.797 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (4.0 mL). To this, a 10%solution of hydrogen chloride in methanol (4.0 mL) was added and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The mixture wasfurther stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour and the solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure. Thus,2-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluoropiperidin-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalinehydrochloride (334 mg, yield: 100%) was obtained.

Step 3

2-Chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluoropiperidin-4-yl)-ethoxy]quinoxalinehydrochloride (157 mg, 0.396 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (3.0mL). To this, triethylamine (0.197 mL, 1.19 mmol) and methanesulfonylchloride (0.0459 mL, 0.594 mmol) were successively added and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction was stopped byaddition of a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to thereaction mixture, and extraction with dichloromethane was performed,followed by drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to giveCompound BAI (146 mg, yield: 84%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-1 3-(1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CA)

To methylmagnesium bromide (a 0.96 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,16.6 mL, 15.9 mmol), a solution of 3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (500 μL,5.30 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL) was slowly added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C., and the mixture was stirred at the same temperaturefor 1. Then, a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution was added tothe reaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol9/1) to give 3-(1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CA) (498 mg, yield:76%).

ESIMS m/z: 124 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.53 (d, J=6.2 Hz,3H), 2.62 (br s, 1H), 4.96 (q, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.74(ddd, J=1.8, 2.1, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (d,J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-2 3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine(Compound CB)

3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde (200 μL, 2.12 mmol) and potassium carbonate(58.6 mg, 0.424 mmol) were suspended in N,N-dimethylformamide (4.0 mL).To this, (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (940 μL, 3.63 mmol) was addeddropwise under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixturewas stirred at the same temperature for 1.5. After water was added tothe reaction mixture, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure and the residuewas dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (4.0 mL). To this, a 1 mol/L aqueoushydrogen chloride solution (5.0 mL) was added at room temperature andthe mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 10 minutes. Then,the reaction mixture was neutralized with a saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate solution, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1) to give 3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CB) (341 mg, yield: 91%).

ESIMS m/z: 178 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 4.77 (br s, 1H), 5.10(q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (dd, J=5.0, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),8.59-8.63 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-3 3-(1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine (Compound CC)

According to Reference Example 8-1, by use of ethylmagnesium bromide (a1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 3.18 mL, 3.18 mmol),3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (200 μL, 2.12 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 0° C. for 1 hour. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1) was performed to give3-(1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine (Compound CC) (194 mg, yield: 67%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.94 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 1.68-1.92 (m, 2H),2.53 (br s, 1H), 4.66 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.71 (ddd,J=1.5, 2.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.49-8.54 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-4 2-pyrazinemethanol (Compound CD)

Step 1

To methanol (8.0 mL), thionyl chloride (2.08 mL) was added dropwiseunder a nitrogen atmosphere at −10° C. and the mixture was stirred atthe same temperature for 30 minutes. To this, 2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid(1.00 g, 8.06 mmol) was added at the same temperature and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 72 hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated, a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution was addedto the residue, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol19/1) to give methyl 2-pyrazinecarboxylate (969 mg, yield: 87%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ); 4.06 (s, 3H), 8.74 (dd, J=1.3, 2.3 Hz, 1H),8.79 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 9.34 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

Lithium aluminum hydride (40.0 mg, 1.06 mmol) was suspended intetrahydrofuran (1.0 mL). To this, a solution of methyl2-pyrazinecarboxylate (66.0 mg, 0.478 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (0.5 mL)was added dropwise under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and the mixturewas stirred at the same temperature for 15 minutes. Then, water (40 μL),a 15% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (40 μL) and water (120 μL) weresuccessively added to the reaction mixture and the mixture was stirredat room temperature for 1 hour. The mixture was filtered through Celiteand the mother liquid was concentrated. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1) to give2-pyrazinemethanol (Compound CD) (19.0 yield: 36%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.11 (brd, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.85 (d, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 8.52-8.55 (m, 2H), 8.64 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-5 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)pyridine (Compound CE)

According to Reference Example 8-1, by use of isopropylmagnesium bromide(a 0.76 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 4.18 mL, 3.18 mmol),3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (200 μL, 2.12 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (2.0mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at 0° C. for 1 hour. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1) was performed to give3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)pyridine (Compound CE) (69.0 mg, yield:22%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.84 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 1.00 (d, J=6.6 Hz,3H), 1.92-2.07 (m, 2H), 4.45 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.68(ddd, J=1.7, 2.3, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.50-8.54 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-61-(trifluoromethyl)-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-benzene (CompoundCF)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (100 μL, 0.732 mmol), potassiumcarbonate (20.2 mg, 0.146 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (162μL, 1.10 mmol) and N,N-dimethylformamide (2.0 mL), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, purificationby silica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1) wasperformed to give1-(trifluoromethyl)-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-benzene (CompoundCF) (102 mg, yield: 57%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.78 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 5.08-5.16 (m, 1H),7.26-7.70 (m, 4H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-7 3-(2,2-dimethyl-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine (CompoundCG)

3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde (200 μL, 2.12 mmol) was dissolved intetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL). To this, tert-butyllithium (a 1.46 mol/Lsolution in pentane, 4.37 mL, 6.36 mmol) was added dropwise under anitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at the sametemperature for 1. Then, a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solutionwas added to the reaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1, hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give3-(2,2-dimethyl-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine (Compound CG) (64.0 mg, yield:18%).

ESIMS m/z: 166 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.94 (s, 9H), 4.44(s, 1H), 7.24-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.68 (ddd, J=2.0, 2.0, 7.6 Hz, 1H),8.49-8.53 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-8 Methyl hydroxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetate(Compound CH)

To a mixture of 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (500 μL, 3.66 mmol) andtrimethylsilyl cyanate (537 μL, 4.03 mmol), lithium chloride (a 0.307mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 1.2 μL, 0.366 μmol) was added and themixture was stirred under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for2 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with diethyl ether (10 mL). Tothis, a 10% solution of hydrogen chloride in methanol (10 mL) was addedat 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours.The reaction mixture was concentrated, water was added thereto, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to givemethyl hydroxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylacetate (Compound CH) (587 mg,yield: 68%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.51 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 5.25(d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.56 (m, 4H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-9 3-(2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine(Compound CI)

Step 1

Compound CE (410 mg, 2.71 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (10mL). To this, manganese dioxide (3.08 g) was added at room temperatureand the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 72 hours. Thereaction mixture was filtered through Celite and the mother liquid wasconcentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to giveisopropyl(pyridin-3-yl)ketone (330 mg, yield: 82%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.24 (s, 3H), 1.26 (s, 3H), 3.53 (sept,J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (ddd, J=0.7, 4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (ddd, J=1.8,2.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.17 (dd, J=0.7, 2.2 Hz,1H).

Step 2

To lithium bis(trimethylsilyl) amide (a 1.0 mol/L solution intetrahydrofuran, 2.35 mL, 2.35 mmol), a solution ofisopropyl(pyridin-3-yl)ketone (292 mg, 1.96 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran(3.5 mL) was added dropwise under a nitrogen atmosphere at −78° C. andthe mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 30 minutes. To this,N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide (865 mg, 2.74 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred at the same temperature for 1 hour. Then, a saturatedaqueous ammonium chloride solution was added to the reaction mixture,and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) to give1-fluoro-1-methylethyl(pyridin-3-yl)ketone (214 mg, yield: 65%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.66 (s, 3H), 1.74 (s, 3H), 7.41 (ddd,J=0.7, 5.0, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.31-8.36 (m, 1H), 8.78 (dd, J=1.7, 5.0 Hz,1H), 9.27-9.29 (m, 1H).

Step 3

1-Fluoro-1-methylethyl(pyridin-3-yl)ketone (210 mg, 1.25 mmol) wasdissolved in methanol (4.0 mL). To this, sodium borohydride (70.9 mg,1.88 mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 minutes. The reactionmixture was concentrated, water was added thereto, and extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=3/7) to give 3-(2-fluoro-2-methyl-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine(Compound CI) (200 mg, yield: 95%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.30 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H), 1.38 (d, J=6.3 Hz,3H), 2.92 (br s, 1H), 4.75 (d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (ddd, J=1.0, 4.6,7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.80 (m, 1H), 8.55 (dd, J=1.7, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d,J=1.7 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-10 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol(Compound CJ)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of 4-methoxybenzaldehyde (500mg, 3.67 mmol) dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (7.5 mL), potassiumcarbonate (101 mg, 0.734 mmol) and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane(1.09 mL, 7.34 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature, at 80° C. for 7 hours. Then, purification by preparativethin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=100/1) was performed togive 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol (Compound CJ) (636 mg,yield: 84%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.73 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 4.96(m, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-112-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CK)

Step 1

N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride (710 mg, 7.28 mmol) wassuspended in dichloromethane (50 mL). To this, dimethylaluminum chloride(a 1.04 mol/L solution in hexane, 7.00 mL, 7.28 mmol) was slowly addedunder a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at thesame temperature for 1 hour. To this, methyl 6-methylnicotinate (1.00 g,6.62 mmol) was added, and (7.00 mg, 1.88 mmol) was added at roomtemperature. Then, water was added to the reaction mixture, andextraction with dichloromethane was performed, followed by drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1) to give 6-methylnicotinic acidN,O-dimethylhydroxylamide (737 mg, yield: 62%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.38 (s, 3H), 3.56 (s, 3H),7.21 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=2.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H).

Step 2

6-Methylnicotinic acid N,O-dimethylhydroxylamide (737 mg, 4.09 mmol) wasdissolved in dichloromethane. To this, diisobutylaluminum hydride (a0.98 mol/L solution in hexane, 4.60 mL, 4.50 mmol) was added dropwiseunder a nitrogen atmosphere at −10° C. and the mixture was stirred atthe same temperature for 10 minutes. To this, water (4.60 mL) was addedand the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite and the filtrate was concentrated.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1) to give a 3:1 mixture (405 mg) of2-methyl-5-formylpyridine and 6-methylnicotinic acidN,O-dimethylhydroxylamide. The mixture was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran(8.0 mL). To this, (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (593 μL, 4.01 mmol)and tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution intetrahydrofuran, 340 μL, 0.340 mmol) were added under a nitrogenatmosphere at room temperature and the mixture was stirred at the sametemperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture, a 1N aqueous hydrogenchloride solution (6.0 mL) was added and the mixture was further stirredfor 10 minutes. Then, the reaction mixture was neutralized with asaturated sodium bicarbonate solution, and extraction with ethyl acetatewas performed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=19/1) to give2-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CK) (387mg, yield: 50%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.55 (s, 3H), 5.00-5.07 (m, 2H), 7.23 (d,J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=2.0, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-12 4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzonitrile(Compound CL)

4-Formylbenzonitrile (200 mg, 1.53 mmol) was dissolved intetrahydrofuran (4.0 mL). To this, (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (271μL, 1.83 mmol) and tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution intetrahydrofuran, 153 μL, 0.153 mmol) were added under a nitrogenatmosphere at room temperature and the mixture was stirred at the sametemperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture, a 1 mol/L aqueoushydrogen chloride solution (3.0 mL) was added and the mixture wasfurther stirred for 0.5 minute. Then, the reaction mixture wasneutralized with a saturated sodium bicarbonate solution, and extractionwith ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine anddrying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure, and the residue was subjected to slurrypurification using hexane, to give4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzonitrile (Compound CL) (276 mg,yield: 90%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.85 (br s, 1H), 5.12 (q, J=6.2 Hz, 1H),7.63 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-131-(1-hydroxy-2-triisopropylsiloxyethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene(Compound CM)

Step 1

Compound CH (240 mg, 1.02 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (5.0 mL). Tothis, sodium borohydride (96.8 mg, 2.56 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for1 hour. The reaction mixture was concentrated, water was added thereto,and extraction with chloroform was performed, followed by drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1) to give1-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (183 mg, yield: 87%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.98 (dd, J=5.1, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 2.61 (d, J=3.3Hz, 1H), 3.65 (ddd, J=5.1, 8.1, 11.4 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (ddd, J=3.3, 7.0,11.4 Hz, 1H), 4.91 (ddd, J=3.3, 3.3, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 7.63 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

1-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (81.0 mg, 0.393 mmol)and triethylamine (57.6 μL, 0.413 mmol) were dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (1.6 mL). To this, triisopropylsilyl chloride(87.2 μL, 0.413 mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. andthe mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. After water wasadded to the reaction mixture, extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=9/1) to give1-(1-hydroxy-2-triisopropylsiloxyethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene(Compound CM) (117 mg, yield: 82%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.01-1.19 (m, 21H), 3.13 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),3.61 (dd, J=8.6, 9.9 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (dd, J=3.6, 9.9 Hz, 1H), 4.84 (ddd,J=2.3, 3.6, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.61 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-14 2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine(Compound CN)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde(500 μL, 5.26 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (932 μL, 6.31mmol), tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution intetrahydrofuran, 526 μL, 0.526 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 10 minutes.Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1) was performed to give2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CN) (1.18 g, yield:quantitative).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 4.99-5.08 (m, 1H), 5.49 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H),7.36-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.80 (ddd, J=1.8, 7.7, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.62-8.65 (m,1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-15 4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine(Compound CO)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of 2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde(500 μL, 5.24 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (928 μL, 6.28mmol), tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution intetrahydrofuran, 524 μL, 0.524 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1) was performed to give4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CO) (1.04 g, yield:quantitative).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.04-5.10 (m, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H),8.59-8.61 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-161-chloro-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound CP)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde (500mg, 3.56 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (631 μL, 4.27 mmol),tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,360 μL, 0.360 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 30 minutes. Thus,1-chloro-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound CP) (922mg, yield: quantitative) was obtained.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 4.88 (q, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.42 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-171-methoxymethoxy-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound CQ)

Step 1

4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde (500 mg, 4.09 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine(2.85 mL, 16.4 mmol) were dissolved in dichloromethane (10 mL). To this,chloromethyl methyl ether (614 μL, 8.09 mmol) was added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for8 hours. Then, water was added to the reaction mixture, and extractionwith chloroform was performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=7/3) to give 4-methoxymethoxybenzaldehyde (658 mg, yield: 97%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.50 (s, 3H), 5.26 (s, 2H), 7.12-7.18 (m,2H), 7.82-7.87 (m, 2H), 9.19 (s, 1H).

Step 2

4-Methoxymethoxybenzaldehyde (658 mg, 3.96 mmol) was dissolved intetrahydrofuran (4.0 mL). To this, (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (702μL, 475 mmol) and tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution intetrahydrofuran, 396 μL, 0.396 mmol) were added under a nitrogenatmosphere at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for1 hour. To the reaction mixture, tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 4.00 mL, 4.00 mmol) was added and themixture was further stirred for 10 minutes. After water was added to thereaction mixture, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followedby washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Thesolvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3)to give 1-methoxymethoxy-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene(Compound CQ) (895 mg, yield: 96%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.48 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 3.48 (s, 3H),4.93-5.02 (m, 1H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 7.05-7.10 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.42 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-181-diethoxymethyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound CR)

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-17, by use ofterephthalaldehyde mono(diethyl acetal) (796 μL, 4.00 mol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (709 μL, 4.80 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 4.40 mL, 4.40 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 2.5 hours. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) was performed to give1-diethoxymethyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound CR)(1.04 g, yield: 93%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.24 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 6H), 2.56 (br s, 1H),3.49-3.67 (m, 4H), 4.99-5.07 (m, 1H), 5.51 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.54 (m, 4H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-191-fluoro-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound CS)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of 4-fluorobenzaldehyde (500mg, 4.03 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (715 μL, 4.83 mmol),tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,403 μL, 0.403 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 30 minutes. Thus,1-fluoro-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound CS) (948mg, yield: quantitative) was obtained.

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.75 (d, J=14.3 Hz, 1H), 4.99-5.05 (m, 1H),7.06-5.14 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.49 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-202-methoxy-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CT)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of6-methoxy-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (300 mg, 2.19 mmol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (388 μL, 2.63 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 220 μL, 0.220 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (6.0 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted atroom temperature for 3 hours. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) was performed to give2-methoxy-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CT) (424mg, yield: 93%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.78 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 3.95 (s, 3H),4.96-5.05 (m, 1H), 6.80 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=2.0, 8.6 Hz, 1H),8.21 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-21 3-(2-cyano-2-methyl-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine(Compound CU)

3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde (300 μL, 3.18 mmol) and isobutyronitrile (428μL, 4.77 mmol) were dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (6.0 mL). To this,lithium diisopropylamide (a 2.0 mmol solution, 2.38 mL, 4.77 mmol) wasslowly added dropwise under a nitrogen atmosphere at −78° C. and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, a saturatedaqueous ammonium chloride solution was added to the reaction mixture,and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol 19/1) to give3-(2-cyano-2-methyl-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine (Compound CU) (166 mg,yield: 30%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.44 (s, 3H), 4.18 (br s, 1H),4.60 (s, 1H), 7.34 (dd, J=4.8, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (ddd, J=1.8, 1.8, 8.1Hz, 1H), 8.48-8.50 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-223-methoxy-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CV)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of5-methoxy-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (300 mg, 2.19 mmol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (388 μL, 2.63 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 220 μL, 0.220 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (6.0 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted atroom temperature for 30 minutes. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1) was performed to give3-methoxy-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound CV) (456mg, yield: quantitative).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.88 (s, 3H), 4.39-4.64 (m, 1H), 5.04-5.11(m, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-23 3-[hydroxy(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)methyl]pyridine(Compound CW)

To toluene (2.2 mL), n-butyllithium (a 2.77 mol/L solution in hexane,0.82 mL, 2.28 mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at −60° C. Tothis, a solution of 3-bromopyridine (200 μL, 2.08 mmol) in toluene (0.73mL) was slowly added dropwise at the same temperature and the mixturewas stirred at −78° C. for 15 minutes. To this suspension,tetrahydrofuran (0.73 mL) was slowly added dropwise and the mixture wasstirred at the same temperature for 15 minutes. Then,4-formyltetrahydropyran (285 mg, 2.50 mmol) was added thereto. Over 1hour, the reaction mixture was heated to −15° C. Then, a saturatedaqueous ammonium chloride solution was added to the reaction mixture,and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1) to give3-[hydroxy(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)methyl]pyridine (Compound CW) (353 mg,yield: 88%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.16-1.61 (m, 3H), 1.80-1.92 (m, 2H), 2.17(br s, 1H), 3.25-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.97 (ddd, J=3.7, 11.4, 30.8 Hz, 2H),4.45 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (ddd, J=0.7, 4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (ddd,J=1.8, 1.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.53-8.54 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-243-[hydroxy(4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl)methyl]pyridine (Compound CX)

Step 1

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 8-9, manganese dioxide (6.38 g)was added to Compound CW (850 mg, 4.40 mmol) and dichloromethane (26mL), and the mixture was stirred. Then, purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1) was performed to givetetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)ketone (480 mg, yield: 57%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.34-1.63 (m, 3H), 1.79-1.97 (m, 4H),3.43-3.62 (m, 3H), 4.04-4.10 (m, 2H), 7.45 (ddd, J=0.7, 5.1, 8.1 Hz,1H), 8.23 (ddd, J=1.8, 2.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (dd, J=1.8, 5.1 Hz, 1H),9.17 (dd, J=0.7, 2.2 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-9, by use of lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 3.71mL, 3.71 mmol), tetrahydropyran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)ketone (473 mg, 2.47mmol), tetrahydrofuran (6.29 mL) and N-fluorobenzenesulfonimide (1.17 g,3.71 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for1 hour. Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) was performed to give4-fluorotetrahydrofuran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)ketone (413 mg, yield: 80%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.93-2.02 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.41 (m, 2H),3.82-3.99 (m, 4H), 7.43 (ddd, J=0.7, 4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.31-8.35 (m,1H), 8.80 (dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 9.28-9.29 (m, 1H).

Step 3

4-Fluorotetrahydrofuran-4-yl(pyridin-3-yl)ketone (396 mg, 1.89 mmol) wasdissolved in methanol (8.0 mL). To this, sodium borohydride (107 mg,2.84 mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The reactionmixture was concentrated, water was added thereto, and extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol 19/1) to give3-[hydroxy(4-fluorotetrahydropyran-4-yl)methyl]pyridine (Compound CX)(417 mg, yield: quantitative).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.59-1.89 (m, 4H), 3.02 (br s, 1H),3.61-3.72 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.89 (m, 2H), 4.67 (d, J=14.7 Hz, 1H), 7.32(ddd, J=0.7, 4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.77 (m, 1H), 8.54-8.55 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-253-(2-methanesulfonyl-2-methyl-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine (Compound CY)

Step 1

3-(Methanesulfonylacetyl)pyridine (300 mg, 1.51 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (4.17 mg, 3.02 mmol) were suspended in N,N-dimethylformamide(5.0 mL). To this, iodomethane (188 μL, 3.02 mmol) was added under anitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 13 hours. After water was added to the reactionmixture, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol 19/1) to give3-[dimethyl(methanesulfonyl)acetyl]pyridine (81.0 mg, yield: 24%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.78 (s, 6H), 3.02 (s, 3H), 7.39 (ddd,J=1.1, 4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (ddd, J=1.8, 2.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (dd,J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (dd, J=1.1, 2.2 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

3-[Dimethyl(methanesulfonyl)acetyl]pyridine (81.0 mg, 0.356 mmol) wasdissolved in methanol (2.0 mL). To this, sodium borohydride (20.2 mg,0.535 mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The reactionmixture was concentrated, water was added thereto, and extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol 9/1) to give3-(2-methanesulfonyl-2-methyl-1-hydroxypropyl)pyridine (Compound CY)(86.7 mg, yield: quantitative).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.13 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 3H), 3.09 (s, 3H),3.82 (br s, 1H), 5.27 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (ddd, J=0.7, 4.8, 7.7 Hz,1H), 7.75 (ddd, J=1.8, 1.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.54-8.55 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-26 3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzonitrile(Compound CZ)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of 3-formylbenzonitrile (500mg, 3.81 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (678 μL, 4.58 mmol),tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,381 μL, 0.381 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then, purification bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) wasperformed to give 3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzonitrile(Compound CZ) (705 mg, yield: 92%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.93 (br s, 1H), 5.06-5.14 (m, 1H), 7.55(dd, J=7.5, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.82 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-271-fluoro-3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound DA)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of 3-fluorobenzaldehyde (500mg, 4.03 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (715 μL, 4.83 mmol),tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,403 μL, 0.403 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Thus,1-fluoro-3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound DA) (942mg, yield: quantitative) was obtained.

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.64-2.67 (m, 1H), 5.00-5.08 (m, 1H), 7.11(dddd, J=1.1, 2.6, 8.1, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.90 (ddd,J=5.6, 8.1, 8.1 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-281-chloro-3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound DD)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of 3-chlorobenzaldehyde (500mg, 3.56 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (631 μL, 4.27 mmol),tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,360 μL, 0.360 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Thus,1-chloro-3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzene (Compound DB) (1.02g, yield: quantitative) was obtained.

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.60-2.64 (m, 1H), 4.98-5.06 (m, 1H),7.34-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.50 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-292-chloro-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound DC)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of6-chloro-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (1.00 g, 7.06 mmol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (1.25 mL, 8.48 mmol),tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,706 μL, 0.706 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, purification by silicagel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1) was performed togive 2-chloro-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound DC)(1.48 g, yield: 99%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.43 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 5.08-5.16 (m, 1H),7.41 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.87 (m, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-302-bromo-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound DD)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of6-bromo-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (1.00 g, 5.37 mmol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (935 μL, 6.45 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 537 μL, 0.537 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (20 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 1 hour. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1) was performed to give2-bromo-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound DD) (1.12g, yield: 81%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.64 (br s, 1H), 5.06-5.14 (m, 1H), 7.57 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73-7.76 (m, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-31 4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)toluene(Compound DE)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of p-tolualdehyde (500 μL,4.24 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (752 μL, 5.09 mmol),tetrabutylammonium fluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,424 μL, 0.424 mmol) and tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 30 minutes. Thus,4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)toluene (Compound DE) (1.01 g, yield:quantitative) was obtained.

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.36 (s, 3H), 4.87 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 7.18(d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-32 4-hydroxy-4-(pyridin-3-yl)tetrahydropyran(Compound DF)

According to Reference Example 8-23, by use of toluene (3.3+1.1 mL),n-butyllithium (a 2.77 mol/L solution in hexane, 1.24 mL, 2.28 mmol),3-bromopyridine (300 μL, 3.12 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (1.1 mL) andtetrahydropyran-4-one (345 μL, 3.74 mmol), the mixture was stirred andreacted at 0° C. for 2 hours. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1) was performed to give4-hydroxy-4-(pyridin-3-yl)tetrahydropyran (Compound DF) (167 mg, yield:30%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.68-1.74 (m, 2H), 2.17 (ddd, J=5.8, 11.7,13.6 Hz, 2H), 2.57 (br s, 1H), 3.86-4.00 (m, 4H), 7.31 (dd, J=5.1, 8.1Hz, 1H), 7.82 (ddd, J=1.8, 2.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.8, 5.1 Hz,1H), 8.74 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-33 3-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)pyridine (Compound DG)

To methylmagnesium bromide (a 0.96 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran,6.26 mL, 5.97 mmol), a solution of 3-acetylpyridine (362 mg, 2.99 mmol)in tetrahydrofuran (3.6 mL) was slowly added under a nitrogen atmosphereat 0° C., and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 1.Then, a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution was added to thereaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and thereby3-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)pyridine (Compound DG) (415 mg, yield:quantitative) was obtained.

1.62 (s, 6H), 7.24-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.83 (ddd, J=1.8, 2.2, 8.1 Hz, 1H),8.48 (dd, J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (dd, J=0.7, 2.2 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-342-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-pyridine(Compound DH)

Step 1

6-Fluoro-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (152 mg, 1.22=01) was dissolved intetrahydrofuran (3.0 mL). To this, pyrrolidine (507 μL, 6.08 mmol) wasadded under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixturewas stirred at the same temperature for 2 hours and successively at 60°C. for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/1) to give 6-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (181mg, yield: 84%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.04-2.08 (m, 4H), 3.57 (br s, 4H), 6.42 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J=2.6, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H),9.76 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of6-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (173 mg, 0.982 mmol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (174 μL, 1.18 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 98.0 μL, 0.098 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted atroom temperature for 30 minutes. Then, slurry purification was performedusing hexane, to give2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-pyridine(Compound DH) (227 mg, yield: 94%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.99-2.04 (m, 4H), 2.70 (br s, 1H),3.44-3.49 (m, 4H), 4.89 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.39 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.57(dd, J=2.0, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-351-methyl-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)imidazole (Compound DI)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of1-methyl-2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde (100 mg, 0.908 mmol), potassiumcarbonate (25.1 mg, 0.182 mmol), (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (201μL, 1.36 mmol) and N,N-dimethylformamide (2.0 mL), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then, slurrypurification was performed using diisopropyl ether, to give1-methyl-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)imidazole (Compound DI) (142mg, yield: 87%).

ESIMS m/z: 181 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.75 (s, 3H), 5.03(q, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.29 (br s, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.96 (d,J=1.0 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-362,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)ethanol (Compound DJ)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 2.72 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (4.5 mL), potassium carbonate (75 mg, 0.54 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.442 mL, 2.99 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=10/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)ethanol (Compound DJ) (231mg, yield: 47%).

ESIMS m/z: 181 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃+CD₃OD, δ): 3.74 (s, 3H),5.07 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-372,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethanol (Compound DK)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of1-methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 2.72 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (4.5 mL), potassium carbonate (75 mg, 0.54 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.442 mL, 2.99 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=10/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethanol (Compound DK) (358mg, yield: 73%).

ESIMS m/z: 181 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.88 (s, 3H), 5.02(q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-38 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethanol (CompoundDL)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of thiazole-5-carbaldehyde(300 mg, 2.65 mmol) dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (4.5 mL),potassium carbonate (73 mg, 0.53 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.470 mL, 3.18 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1) wasperformed to give 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-5-yl)ethanol (Compound DL)(353 mg, yield: 73%).

ESIMS m/z: 184 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 4.92 (m, 1H), 5.40(m, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-39 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-2-yl)ethanol (CompoundDM)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of thiazole-2-carbaldehyde(300 mg, 2.65 mmol) dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (4.5 mL),potassium carbonate (73 mg, 0.53 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.470 mL, 3.18 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.2 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiazol-2-yl)ethanol (Compound DM) (357 mg, yield:74%).

ESIMS m/z: 182 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.10 (br s, 1H), 5.36(q, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-40 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiophen-2-yl)ethanol(Compound DN)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of thiophene-2-carbaldehyde(300 mg, 2.67 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (4.5 mL) andN,N-dimethylformamide (1.5 mL), potassium carbonate (74 mg, 0.53 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.772 mL, 5.34 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 16 hours. Then,purification by extraction gave 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiophen-2-yl)ethanol(Compound DN) (378 mg, yield: 78%).

ESIMS m/z: 181 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.29 (q, J=6.4 Hz,1H), 7.04 (dd, J=3.5, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (dd,J=1.2, 5.1 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-41 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiophen-3-yl)ethanol(Compound DO)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of thiophene-3-carbaldehyde(300 mg, 2.67 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (4.5 mL) andN,N-dimethylformamide (1.5 mL), potassium carbonate (74 mg, 0.53 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.772 mL, 5.34 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 16 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=100/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(thiophen-3-yl)ethanol (Compound DO) (258 mg, yield:53%).

ESIMS m/z: 181 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.09 (q, J=5.3 Hz,1H), 5.13 (m, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (dd, J=3.1, 5.1 Hz, 1H),7.46 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-42 1-cyclohexyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DP)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of cyclohexylcarbaldehyde(300 mg, 2.67 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (6 mL), a 1 mol/Lsolution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (0.534 mL,0.534 mmol) and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.474 mL, 3.20 mmol),the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.5 hours.Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=10/1) was performed to give1-cyclohexyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DP) (181 mg, yield: 37%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.13-1.35 (m, 4H), 1.70-1.77 (m, 6H), 1.90(m, 1H), 2.11 (br s, 1H), 3.72 (m, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-43 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanol(Compound DQ)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 1.88 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (4.5 mL), potassium carbonate (52 mg, 0.38 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.416 mL, 2.82 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 4 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=100/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-2-yl)ethanol (Compound DQ) (339 mg,yield: 79%).

ESIMS m/z: 228 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.44 (d, J=7.3 Hz,1H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 5.27 (m, 1H), 6.72 (s, 1H), 7.15 (ddd, J=1.1, 6.8,7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=7.3, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=8.1Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-44 1-(benzofuran-2-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol(Compound DR)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of benzofuran-2-carbaldehyde(300 mg, 2.05 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (6 mL), a 1 mol/Lsolution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (1.03 mL,1.03 mmol) and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.516 mL, 3.49 mmol),the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 5 hours.Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=100/1) was performed to give1-(benzofuran-2-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DR) (194 mg, yield:44%).

ESIMS m/z: ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.92 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (m,1H), 6.92 (s, 1H), 7.28 (ddd, J=1.1, 7.3, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (ddd, J=1.5,7.3, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dd, J=0.7, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=0.7, 7.7 Hz,1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-451-(2,4-dimethylthiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DS)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of2,4-dimethylthiazole-5-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 2.12 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (4 mL), potassium carbonate (59 mg, 0.42 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.376 mL, 2.54 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.5 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give1-(2,4-dimethylthiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DS) (335mg, yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 212 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.64(s, 3H), 4.90 (m, 1H), 5.27 (m, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-46 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethanol(Compound DT)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of4-methylthiazole-5-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 2.36 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (4 mL), potassium carbonate (65 mg, 0.47 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.419 mL, 2.83 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2.2 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethanol (Compound DT) (393 mg,yield: 84%).

ESIMS m/z: 198 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.44 (s, 3H), 5.28(br s, 1H), 5.35 (m, 1H), 8.73 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-471-(1-ethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DU)

Step 1

1H-Imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 3.12 mmol) was dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (4 mL). To this, potassium carbonate (862 mg, 6.24mmol) and ethyl iodide (0.275 mL, 3.43 mmol) were added at roomtemperature and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 1.5hours. After water was added to the reaction mixture, extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=20/1) to give1-ethyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (115 mg, yield: 30%) and1-ethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (36 mg, yield: 9%).1-ethyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde

ESIMS m/z: 125 (M+H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.45 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 4.36 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.81 (d, J=0.7 Hz, 1H), 9.76(d, J=1.0 Hz, 1H).

1-ethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde

ESIMS m/z: 125 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.52 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 4.07 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 9.87 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of1-ethyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (115 mg, 0.926 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (2.3 mL), potassium carbonate (26 mg, 0.19 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.300 mL, 2.04 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at a temperature of room temperature to 50° C.for 6.8 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=10/1) was performed to give1-(1-ethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DU) (84.7mg, yield: 47%).

ESIMS m/z: 195 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.46 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 4.08 (m, 2H), 5.02 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 6.84 (s, 1H), 7.44 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-48 1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol(Compound DV)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of2-chlorothiazole-5-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 2.03 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (4 mL), potassium carbonate (56 mg, 0.41 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.360 mL, 2.44 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.3 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give

1-(2-chlorothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DV) (382 mg,yield: 86%).

ESIMS m/z: 218, 216 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.00 (m, 1H),5.28 (m, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-491-[1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazol-5-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol(Compound DW)

Step 1

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 8-47, by use of1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (400 mg, 4.16 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (6 mL), potassium carbonate (1.15 g, 8.32 mmol)and (bromomethyl)cyclopropane (0.444 mL, 4.58 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then, purificationby preparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=30/1,50/1) was performed to give1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (212 mg, yield: 34%)and 1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (209 mg, yield:33%). 1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde

ESIMS m/z: 151 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.38 (m, 2H), 0.65(m, 2H), 1.28 (m, 1H), 4.17 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s,1H), 9.77 (s, 1H).

1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde

ESIMS m/z: 151 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.41 (m, 2H), 0.75(m, 2H), 1.22 (m, 1H), 3.87 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s,1H), 9.88 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (212 mg, 1.41 mmol)dissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (4.2 mL), potassium carbonate (39 mg,0.28 mmol) and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.626 mL, 4.23 mmol),the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours.Then, purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=12/1) was performed to give1-[1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazol-5-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol(Compound DW) (206 mg, yield: 66%).

ESIMS m/z: 221 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.36 (m, 2H), 0.70(m, 2H), 1.23 (m, 1H), 3.84 (dd, J=7.1, 14.4 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (dd, J=7.1,14.4 Hz, 1H), 5.05 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (s, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-501-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol(Compound DX)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (133 mg, 0.886 mmol)obtained in Step 1 of Reference Example 8-49 and dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (2.7 mL), potassium carbonate (24 mg, 0.18 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.196 mL, 1.33 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give1-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol(Compound DX) (85.2 mg, yield: 44%).

ESIMS m/z: 221 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.37 (m, 2H), 0.71(m, 2H), 1.20 (m, 1H), 3.79 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 5.03 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 1H),5.27 (br s, 1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-512,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-morpholinothiazol-5-yl)ethanol (Compound DY)

Step 1

2-Chlorothiazole-5-carbaldehyde (200 mg, 1.36 mmol) was dissolved inacetonitrile (4 mL). To this, potassium carbonate (376 mg, 2.72 mmol)and morpholine (0.237 mL, 2.72 mmol) were added at room temperature andthe mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 23.5 hours. Afterwater was added to the reaction mixture, extraction with ethyl acetatewas performed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) to give 2-morpholinothiazole-5-carbaldehyde(179 mg, yield: 66%).

ESIMS m/z: 199 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.64 (m, 4H), 3.83(m, 4H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 9.72 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of2-morpholinothiazole-5-carbaldehyde (177 mg, 0.893 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (5.3 mL), potassium carbonate (25 mg, 0.18 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.198 mL, 1.34 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2.3 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-morpholinothiazol-5-yl)ethanol (Compound DY) (156mg, yield: 65%).

ESIMS m/z: 269 (M+¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.46 (m, 4H), 3.80 (m,4H), 4.90 (m, 1H), 5.15 (m, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-521-(1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DZ)

Step 1

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 8-47, by use of2-methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (500 mg, 4.54 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (7.5 mL), potassium carbonate (1.25 g, 9.08 mmol)and methyl iodide (0.311 mL, 4.99 mmol), the mixture was stirred andreacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then, purification bypreparative thin-layer chromatography (chloroform/methanol=20/1) wasperformed to give 1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (125 mg,yield: 22%) and 1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (12.7 mg,yield: 2%).

1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde

ESIMS m/z: 125 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.45 (s, 3H), 3.67(s, 3H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 9.79 (s, 1H).

1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde

ESIMS m/z: 125 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.45 (s, 3H), 3.88(s, 3H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 9.65 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (125 mg, 1.01 mmol) dissolvedin N,N-dimethylformamide (2.5 mL), potassium carbonate (28 mg, 0.20mmol) and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.358 mL, 2.42 mmol), themixture was stirred and reacted at a temperature of room temperature to50° C. for 2.8 hours. Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give1-(1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound DZ)(115 mg, yield: 59%).

ESIMS m/z: 195 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.36 (s, 3H), 3.61(s, 3H), 5.00 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-532,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethanol (Compound EA)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use oftetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 2.63 mmol) dissolved intetrahydrofuran (6 mL), a 1 mol/L solution of tetrabutylammoniumfluoride in tetrahydrofuran (0.526 mL, 0.526 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.466 mL, 3.16 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.7 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=4/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethanol (Compound EA) (228mg, yield: 47%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.58-1.87 (m, 4H), 2.51-2.59 (m, 1H),3.41-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.74 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 3.96-4.02 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-54 1-cyclopropyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (CompoundEB)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(300 mg, 4.28 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (6 mL), a 1 mol/Lsolution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (0.856 mL,0.856 mmol) and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.759 mL, 5.14 mmol),the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.7 hours.Then, purification by extraction gave1-cyclopropyl-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound EB) (161 mg, yield: 27%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.48 (m, 2H), 0.67 (m, 2H), 1.11 (m, 1H),2.36 (br s, 1H), 3.30 (m, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-552,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethanol (CompoundEC)

Step 1

Oxalyl chloride (0.419 mL, 4.80 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane(7.5 mL). To this, dimethyl sulfoxide (0.409 mL, 5.76 mmol) was addeddropwise under a nitrogen atmosphere at −78° C. and the mixture wasstirred for 15 minutes. To this, a dichloromethane solution (2.5 mL) of(4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methanol (250 mg, 1.92 mmol)synthesized according to the method described in WO 08/029,825 was addedat the same temperature and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To this,triethylamine (1.34 mL, 9.60 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirredat a temperature of −78° C. to room temperature for 1.2 hours. Afterwater was added to the reaction mixture, extraction with ethyl acetatewas performed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbaldehyde (173 mg, yield: 70%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.11 (s, 3H), 1.46-1.56 (m, 2H), 1.90-2.04(m, 2H), 3.51 (ddd, J=3.0, 9.3, 12.1 Hz, 2H), 3.78 (ddd, J=4.6, 4.6,11.9 Hz, 2H), 9.48 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbaldehyde (165 mg, 1.29 mmol) dissolvedin tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), a 1 mol/L solution of tetrabutylammoniumfluoride in tetrahydrofuran (0.258 mL, 0.258 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.229 mL, 1.55 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.7 hours. Then,purification by extraction gave2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethanol (CompoundEC) (119 mg, yield: 47%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.30 (s, 3H), 1.53 (ddd, J=4.2, 10.3, 14.1Hz, 2H), 2.08 (br d, J=13.9 Hz, 2H), 3.55 (ddd, J=2.4, 9.9, 12.1 Hz,2H), 3.68-3.85 (m, 3H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-56 N,N-diethyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetamide (CompoundED)

2-Hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid (500 mg, 3.29 mmol) was dissolved indichloromethane (7.5 mL). To this, pyridine (0.532 mL, 6.58 mmol), DMAP(40 mg, 0.33 mmol) and trimethylsilyl chloride (0.835 mL, 6.58 mmol)were added at room temperature and the mixture was stirred for 7.8hours. After the reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C.,N,N-dimethylformamide (0.050 mL) and oxalyl chloride (0.301 mL, 3.45mmol) were added thereto, and the mixture was stirred at a temperatureof 0° C. to room temperature for 1 hour. After the reaction mixture wascooled to 0° C. again, a pyridine solution (0.878 mL) of diethylamine(0.374 mL, 3.62 mmol) was added thereto, and the mixture was stirred ata temperature of 0° C. to room temperature for 2 hours. Then, a methanolsolution (5 mL) of citric acid (695 mg, 3.62 mmol) was added to thereaction mixture, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12hours. After addition of ethyl acetate, the reaction mixture wasfiltered. One mol/L hydrochloric acid was added to the filtrate, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withsaturated sodium carbonate and brine and drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, andthereby N,N-diethyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetamide (Compound ED) (606 mg,yield: 89%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 208 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.80 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H), 1.14 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 3.02-3.21 (m, 2H), 3.29-3.55 (m, 2H), 4.86(br s, 1H), 5.15 (s, 1H), 7.28-7.39 (m, 5H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-57 5-(hydroxymethyl)morpholin-3-one (Compound EE)

Step 1

2-Amino-1,3-propanediol (5.24 g, 57.5 mmol) was dissolved in a mixedsolvent (220 mL) of acetonitrile/methanol (6/1). To this, triethylamine(9.60 mL, 69.6 mmol) and chloroacetyl chloride (5.10 mL, 63.3 mmol) weresuccessively added under ice-cooling, and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature overnight. After completion of the reaction, thesolvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (ethylacetate/methanol=90/10) to give2-chloro-N-(2-hydroxy-1-hydroxymethylethyl)acetamide (8.30 g, yield:86%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.87 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.68 (t, J=5.4 Hz,2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 3.79-3.65 (m, 1H), 3.42 (dd, J=6.1, 5.4 Hz, 4H).

Step 2

Sodium tert-butoxide (6.70 g, 59.7 mmol) was dissolved in tert-amylalcohol (40 mL). To this, a tert-amyl alcohol solution (90 mL) of2-chloro-N-(2-hydroxy-1-hydroxymethylethyl)acetamide (4.00 g, 23.9 mmol)was added dropwise at room temperature over 30 minutes, and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. To this, methanol (25 mL)and water (1.5 mL) were successively added and the mixture was furtherstirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The solvent was evaporatedoff under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (ethyl acetate/methanol=80/20) to give5-(hydroxymethyl)morpholin-3-one (Compound EE) (2.00 g, yield: 64%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, DMSO-d₆, δ): 7.06 (br s, 1H), 3.98-3.97 (m, 2H),3.88-3.72 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.57 (m, 2H), 3.54-3.47 (m, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-58 N-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetamide (Compound EF)

According to Reference Example 8-56, 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetic acid (500mg, 3.29 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (7.5 mL), and thesolution was stirred with pyridine (0.532 mL, 6.58 mmol), DMAP (40 mg,0.33 mmol), trimethylsilyl chloride (0.835 mL, 6.58 mmol),N,N-dimethylformamide (0.050 mL), oxalyl chloride (0.301 mL, 3.45 mmol),a solution containing a 2 mol/L tetrahydrofuran solution of ethylamine(1.81 mL, 3.62 mmol) and pyridine (0.878 mL), and a solution containinga methanol (5 mL) and citric acid (695 mg, 3.62 mmol). Thus,N-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetamide (Compound EF) (489 mg, yield: 83%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 178 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.11 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 3.24-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.72 (br s, 1H), 5.35 (s, 1H), 6.09 (br s, 1H),7.35-7.40 (m, 5H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-59 1-(2-bromothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol(Compound EG)

According to Reference Example 8-2, by use of2-bromothiazole-5-carbaldehyde (500 mg, 2.60 mmol) dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (7.5 mL), potassium carbonate (72 mg, 0.52 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.461 mL, 3.12 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.7 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=40/1) was performed to give1-(2-bromothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound EG) (265 mg,yield: 39%).

ESIMS m/z: 262, 260 (M−H)⁻; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.97 (br s, 1H),5.31 (m, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-602,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethanol (Compound EH)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use oftetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-carbaldehyde (300 mg, 2.30 mmol) dissolved intetrahydrofuran (6 mL), a 1 mol/L solution of tetrabutylammoniumfluoride in tetrahydrofuran (0.460 mL, 0.460 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.408 mL, 2.76 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then, purificationby extraction gave2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl)ethanol (Compound EH)(413 mg, yield: 90%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.75-1.80 (m, 3H), 2.23-2.32 (m, 2H),2.63-2.71 (m, 4H), 3.76 (m, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-61 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-phenylthiazol-5-yl)ethanol(Compound EI)

1-(2-Bromothiazol-5-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound EG) (93.1 mg,0.355 mmol) obtained in Reference Example 8-59 was dissolved inacetonitrile (2.8 mL). To this, palladium acetate (8.0 mg, 0.036 mmol),tri(o-tolyl)phosphine (22 mg, 0.071 mmol), phenylboronic acid (130 mg,1.07 mmol) and triethylamine (0.495 mL, 3.55 mmol) were added, and themixture was stirred by use of a microwave reactor at 250 W at 100° C.for 15 minutes. To this, palladium acetate (4.0 mg, 0.018 mmol),tri(o-tolyl)phosphine (11 mg, 0.036 mmol), phenylboronic acid (52.0 mg,0.426 mmol) and triethylamine (0.247 mL, 1.78 mmol) were further added,and the mixture was stirred by use of the microwave reactor at 250 W at100° C. for 15 minutes. After water was added to the reaction mixture,extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bypreparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=3/1) to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-phenylthiazol-5-yl)ethanol (Compound EI) (43.2 mg,yield: 47%).

ESIMS m/z: 260 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 4.70 (br s, 1H), 5.33(m, 1H), 7.43-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.91 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-62 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)ethanol(Compound EJ)

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of a 50 wt % aqueoustetrahydrofuran-3-carbaldehyde solution (1.00 g, 5.00 mmol) dissolved intetrahydrofuran (15 mL), a 1 mol/L solution of tetrabutylammoniumfluoride in tetrahydrofuran (1.00 mL, 1.00 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.887 mL, 6.00 mmol), the mixture wasstirred and reacted at room temperature for 1.8 hours. Then,purification by extraction gave2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yl)ethanol (Compound EJ) (266 mg,yield: 31%).

ESIMS m/z: 171 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.08-2.23 (m, 2H),3.06 (m, 1H), 3.73-3.94 (m, 4H), 4.11 (dd, J=4.6, 9.3 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-63 2-methyl-2-(pyridin-3-yl)propan-1-ol (CompoundEK)

Step 1

Ethyl 3-pyridylacetate (300 mg, 1.8 mmol) was dissolved indimethylformamide (3 mL). To this, potassium tert-butoxide (610 mg, 5.4mmol) and iodomethane (0.34 mL, 5.4 mmol) were added with cooling in anice bath, and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 1hour. After water was added to the reaction mixture, extraction withethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and dryingover anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) to give ethyl2-methyl-2-(pyridin-3-yl)propanoate (201 mg, yield: 58%).

ESIMS m/z: 194 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.19 (t, J=7.2 Hz,3H), 1.59 (s, 6H), 4.13 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.24-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.66 (dt,J=2.0, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (dd, J=2.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H).

Step 2

Tetrahydrofuran (10 mL) was added to lithium aluminum hydride (75 mg,2.0 mmol). To this, a solution prepared by dissolving, intetrahydrofuran (5 mL), ethyl 2-methyl-2-(pyridin-3-yl)propanoate (200mg, 1.0 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Reference Example 8-63 was slowlyadded with cooling in an ice bath, and the mixture was stirred at thesame temperature for 1 hour. To this, sodium sulfate decahydrate wasadded and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. AfterCelite-filtration, the solvent in the filtrate was evaporated off underreduced pressure. Thus, 2-methyl-2-(pyridin-3-yl)propan-1-ol (CompoundEK) (154 mg, yield: 99%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 152 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.37 (s, 6H), 3.66(s, 2H), 7.20-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.70 (dq, J=1.4, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (dd,J=1.4, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-64 1,1,1-trifluoro-4-(pyridin-3-yl)butan-2-ol(Compound EL)

Step 1

3-Pyridinepropanol (300 mg, 2.2 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane(5 mL). To this, the Dess-Martin reagent (1.0 g) was added with coolingin an ice bath and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 2hours and successively at room temperature for 3 hours. The solvent inthe reaction mixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 10/1) to give 3-(pyridin-3-yl)propanal (180mg, yield: 61%).

ESIMS m/z: 136 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.83 (t, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 2.98 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 7.21-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H),8.43-8.55 (m, 2H), 9.83 (s, 1H).

Step 2

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of 3-(pyridin-3-yl)propanal(180 mg, 1.3 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Reference Example 8-64,(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.24 mL, 1.6 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 0.27 mL, 0.27 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (3.6 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted atroom temperature for 30 minutes. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 10/1) was performed to give1,1,1-trifluoro-4-(pyridin-3-yl)butan-2-ol (Compound EL) (83 mg, yield:31%).

ESIMS m/z: 206 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, ε): 1.85-2.14 (m, 2H),2.91 (dd, J=6.1, 8.1 Hz, 2H), 3.66-3.82 (m, 1H), 5.32 (s, 1H), 7.26-7.33(m, 1H), 7.60 (dt, J=1.8, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (dd, J=1.8, 4.9 Hz, 1H),8.48 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-65 2-methyl-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propan-1-ol (CompoundEM)

Step 1

Sixty percent sodium hydride (in oil) (224 mg, 5.6 mmol) was suspendedin tetrahydrofuran (5 mL). To this, triethyl 2-phosphonopropionate (1.2mL, 5.6 mmol) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere with cooling in anice bath and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 30minutes. To this, 3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (300 mg, 2.8 mmol) was addedand the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 1.5 hours. Afterwater was added to the reaction mixture, extraction with ethyl acetatewas performed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 2/1) to give ethyl2-methyl-3-(pyridin-3-yl)acrylate (480 mg, yield: 90%).

ESIMS m/z: 192 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.36 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H), 2.12 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 3H), 4.29 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=4.9,8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.71 (dt, J=1.9, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.55 (dd,J=1.9, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

Ethyl 2-methyl-3-(pyridin-3-yl)acrylate (480 mg, 2.4 mmol) obtained inStep 1 of Reference Example 8-65 was dissolved in ethanol (5 mL). Tothis, 10% palladium carbon (92 mg) was added under an argon atmosphere,and the mixture was stirred under a hydrogen atmosphere at roomtemperature for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered throughCelite and the solvent in the filtrate was evaporated off under reducedpressure. Thus, ethyl 2-methyl-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propanoate (453 mg,yield: 98%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 194 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.12-1.24 (m, 6H),2.64-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.93-3.06 (m, 1H), 4.09 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.15-7.26(m, 1H), 7.45-7.53 (m, 1H), 8.40-8.50 (m, 2H).

Step 3

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-63, tetrahydrofuran (10 mL)and a solution prepared by dissolving, in tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), ethyl2-methyl-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propanoate (200 mg, 1.0 mmol) obtained in Step2 of Reference Example 8-65 were added to lithium aluminum hydride (75mg, 2.0 mmol), and the mixture was stirred with cooling in an ice bathfor 1 hour. Thus, 2-methyl-3-(pyridin-3-yl)propan-1-ol (Compound EM)(154 mg, yield: 99%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 152 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.92 (d, J=6.9 Hz,3H), 1.86-2.02 (m, 1H), 2.42 (dd, J=8.2, 13.8 Hz, 1H), 2.81 (dd, J=5.9,13.5 Hz, 1H), 3.52 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (dd, J=5.1, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.50(dt, J=1.6, 7.4 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.6, 5.1 Hz, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-66 3-(pyridin-3-yl)butan-1-ol (Compound EN)

Step 1

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 8-65, by use of 60% sodiumhydride (in oil) (300 mg, 7.4 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), triethylphosphonoacetate (1.5 mL, 7.5 mmol) and 3-acetylpyridine (300 mg, 2.5mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 30minutes. Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) was performed to give ethyl3-(pyridin-3-yl)-2-butenoate (350 mg, yield: 74%).

ESIMS m/z: 192 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.33 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H), 2.58 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 3H), 4.23 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 6.15 (q, J=1.2 Hz,1H), 7.29-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.76 (dt, J=2.0, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (dd, J=2.0,4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-65, by use of ethyl3-(pyridin-3-yl)-2-butenoate (350 mg, 1.8 mmol) obtained in Step 1 ofReference Example 8-66, ethanol (4 mL) and 10% palladium carbon (70 mg),the mixture was stirred and reacted under a hydrogen atmosphere at roomtemperature for 2 hours. Thus, ethyl 3-(pyridin-3-yl)butanoate (339 mg,yield: 96%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 194 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.18 (t, J=7.2 Hz,3H), 1.33 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H), 2.60 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.31 (td, J=7.2,14.5 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.19-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.54 (td,J=2.6, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=1.6, 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=1.6 Hz,1H).

Step 3

According to Step 3 of Reference Example 8-65, by use of lithiumaluminum hydride (75 mg, 2.0 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (10 mL) and asolution prepared by dissolving, in tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), ethyl3-(pyridin-3-yl)butanoate (339 mg, 2.0 mmol) obtained in Step 2 ofReference Example 8-66, the mixture was stirred and reacted undercooling in an ice bath for 1 hour. Thus, 3-(pyridin-3-yl)butan-1-ol(Compound EN) (153 mg, yield: 99%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 152 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.31 (d, J=7.0 Hz,3H), 1.78-1.98 (m, 2H), 2.96 (td, J=7.0, 14.3 Hz, 1H), 3.45-3.67 (m,2H), 7.19-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.41-8.54 (m, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-67 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-morpholinobutan-1-one(Compound EO)

According to Reference Example 8-56, 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid(1.00 g, 8.47 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (15 mL), and thesolution was stirred with pyridine (1.37 mL, 16.9 mmol) DMAP (103 mg,0.847 mmol), trimethylsilyl chloride (2.15 mL, 16.9 mmol),N,N-dimethylformamide (0.100 mL), oxalyl chloride (0.776 mL, 8.89 mmol),a pyridine solution (2.26 mL) of morpholine (0.813 mL, 9.32 mmol) and amethanol solution (10 mL) of citric acid (1.79 g, 9.32 mmol). Thus,2-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-morpholinobutan-1-one (Compound EO) (933 mg, yield:59%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 188 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.82 (d, J=6.6 Hz,3H), 1.07 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 1.82 (m, 1H), 3.43-3.69 (m, 9H), 4.22 (brs, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-68 Dipyridin-3-ylmethanol (Compound EP)

A 1.55 mol/L solution of n-butyllithium in hexane (2.24 mL, 3.48 mmol)was added to toluene (6 mL) and the mixture was cooled to −60° C. undera nitrogen atmosphere. To this, a toluene solution (2 mL) of3-bromopyridine (500 mg, 3.16 mmol) was added dropwise and the mixturewas stirred for 30 minutes. Tetrahydrofuran (2 mL) and nicotinaldehyde(0.358 mL, 3.79 mmol) were added to the reaction mixture and the mixturewas stirred at a temperature of −60° C. to −15° C. for 30 minutes. After4 mol/L hydrochloric acid (2.37 mL, 9.48 mmol) was added to the reactionmixture, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with saturated sodium bicarbonate and brine, and drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=12/1) to give dipyridin-3-ylmethanol(Compound EP) (235 mg, yield: 40%).

ESIMS m/z: 187 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.10 (br s, 1H), 5.89(s, 1H), 7.27 (dd, J=5.0, 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.69 (ddd, J=1.7, 2.0, 7.9 Hz,2H), 8.45 (dd, J=1.7, 5.0 Hz, 2H), 8.54 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-69 Pyridin-3-yl(thiazol-5-yl)methanol (Compound EQ)

According to Reference Example 8-68, a 1.55 mol/L solution ofn-butyllithium in hexane (2.24 mL, 3.48 mmol) was added to toluene (6mL), and the mixture was stirred with a toluene solution (2 mL) of3-bromopyridine (500 mg, 3.16 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (2 mL),thiazole-5-carbaldehyde (0.329 mL, 3.79 mmol) and 4 mol/L hydrochloricacid (2.37 mL, 9.48 mmol). Then, purification by preparative thin-layerchromatography (chloroform/methanol=12/1) was performed to givepyridin-3-yl(thiazol-5-yl)methanol (Compound EQ) (271 mg, yield: 45%).

ESIMS m/z: 193 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.05 (br s, 1H), 6.16(s, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=4.8, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.78 (ddd, J=1.8,1.8, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=1.7, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),8.74 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-701-{4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenyl}-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound ER)

Step 1

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of4-(diethoxymethyl)benzaldehyde (400 mg, 1.92 mmol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.34 mL, 2.3 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 0.19 mL, 0.19 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (8 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 30 minutes. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 3/1) was performed to give4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzaldehyde (300 mg, yield: 77%).

ESIMS m/z: 205 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 5.06-5.22 (m, 1H),7.68 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.94 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 10.06 (s, 1H).

Step 2

4-(2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)benzaldehyde (295 mg, 1.4 mmol)obtained in Step 1 of Reference Example 8-70 was dissolved inacetonitrile (15 mL). To this, dimethylamine (a 1.0 mol/L solution intetrahydrofuran, 7.2 mL, 14 mmol) and acetic acid (0.83 mL) were addedand the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. To this,sodium triacetoxyborohydride (918 mg, 4.3 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. Then, an aqueoussodium bicarbonate solution was added to the reaction mixture, andextraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was subjected toslurry purification using a mixed solvent of diisopropyl ether andhexane. Further, purification by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 2/1) was performed to give1-{4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenyl}-2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (Compound ER)(284 mg, yield: 85%).

ESIMS m/z: 234 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.21 (s, 6H), 3.42(d, J=2.6 Hz, 2H), 4.96 (q, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.43 (m, 4H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-712-cyano-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound ES)

Step 1

6 Bromo-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (1.03 g, 5.54 mmol), ethylene glycol(370 μL, 6.65 mol) and Amberlyst 15 (200 mg) were suspended in toluene(100 mL). The mixture was heated to reflux under a nitrogen atmospherefor 12 hours, during which produced water was removed by use of aDean-Stark trap. The reaction mixture was filtered and the mother liquidwas concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to give 2-bromo-5-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)pyridine(895 mg, yield: 70%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHZ, CDCl₃, δ): 4.02-4.14 (m, 4H), 5.82 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (dd, J=2.6, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (s, d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

2-Bromo-5-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)pyridine (895 mg, 3.89 mmol), zinc cyanide(1.14 g, 5.83 mmol) and tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (899 mg,0.778 mmol) were dissolved in N,N-dimethylformaldehyde (30 ml) and themixture was heated to reflux at 80° C. under a nitrogen atmosphere for12 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated, water was addedthereto, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to give2-cyano-5-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)pyridine (506 mg, yield: 74%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHZ, CDCl₃, δ): 4.05-4.15 (m, 4H), 5.91 (s, 1H), 7.72 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=2.0, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

Step 3

2-Cyano-5-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)pyridine (478 mg, 2.71 mmol) was dissolvedin tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL). To this, 1N hydrochloric acid (5.0 mL) wasadded under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixturewas stirred at the same temperature for 16 hours and successively at 50°C. for 13 hours. Then, the reaction mixture was neutralized with asaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution, and extraction with ethylacetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and thereby 6-cyano-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (364 mg, yield:100%) was obtained.

¹H-NMR (300 MHZ, CDCl₃, δ): 7.90 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (dd, J=1.8, 8.1Hz, 1H), 9.19 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 10.21 (s, 1H).

Step 4

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of6-cyano-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (364 mg, 2.76 mmol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (490 μL, 3.31 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 276 μL, 0.276 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (7.0 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted atroom temperature for 5 hours. Then, purification by columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) was performed to give2-cyano-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound ES) (455mg, yield: 82%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHZ, DMSO-d₆, δ): 5.46-5.56 (m, 1H), 8.09-8.19 (m, 2H), 8.86(s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-721-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-2(1H)-pyridone (Compound ET)

Step 1

3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde (3.00 mL, 31.8 mmol), ethylene glycol (2.66 mL,47.7 mmol) and p-toluenesulfonic acid (302 mg, 1.59 mmol) were suspendedin toluene (100 mL). The mixture was heated to reflux under a nitrogenatmosphere for 2 hours, during which produced water was removed by useof a Dean-Stark trap. Then, a saturated aqueous potassium carbonatesolution was added to the reaction mixture, and extraction with ethylacetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give 3-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)pyridine (4.27g, yield: 89%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHZ, CDCl₃, δ): 4.02-4.18 (m, 4H), 5.86 (s, 1H), 7.32 (ddd,J=0.7, 4.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (ddd, J=0.7, 1.8, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (dd,J=1.8, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

3-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)pyridine (1.00 g, 6.62 mmol) was dissolved indichloromethane (20.0 mL). To this, iodomethane (494 μL, 7.94 mmol) wasadded under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 72 hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated, and the residue was subjected to slurry purification usingdiisopropyl ether, to give 3-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-1-pyridinium iodide(1.85 g, yield: 96%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHZ, DMSO-d₆, δ): 4.02-4.13 (m, 4H), 4.38 (s, 3H), 6.07 (s,1H), 8.14 (dd, J=6.6, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d,J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 9.10 (s, 1H).

Step 3

3-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)-1-pyridinium iodide (1.85 g, 6.31 mmol) wasdissolved in water (40 mL). To this, a solution of potassiumferricyanide (22.9 g, 69.4 mmol) in water (50 mL) was added dropwiseunder a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. over 1 hour. To this, a solution ofpotassium hydroxide (55.9 g, 100 mmol) in water (9.5 mL) was addeddropwise at the same temperature over 30 minutes. To this, toluene (65mL) was added and the mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 30 minutes.Then, extraction with dichloromethane was performed, followed by dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give a 73:27 mixture (933 mg, yield: 82%)of 1-methyl-5-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2(1H)-pyridone and1-methyl-3-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2(1H)-pyridone.

¹H-NMR (300 MHZ, CDCl₃, δ): 3.54 (s, 2.19H), 3.56 (s, 0.81H), 3.95-4.15(m, 4H), 5.57 (s, 0.73H), 6.00 (s, 0.27H), 6.18 (dd, J=6.6, 7.0 Hz,0.27H), 6.19 (d, J=9.9 Hz, 0.73H), 7.31 (dd, J=2.2, 6.6 Hz, 0.27H),7.40-7.44 (m, 1.46H), 7.60 (dd, J=2.2, 7.0 Hz, 0.27H).

Step 4

The 73:27 mixture (933 mg, 5.15 mmol) of1-methyl-5-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2(1H)-pyridone and1-methyl-3-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2(1H)-pyridone was dissolved intetrahydrofuran (10.0 mL). To this, 1N hydrochloric acid (10.0 mL) wasadded under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixturewas stirred at the same temperature for 12 hours. Then, the reactionmixture was neutralized with a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonatesolution, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed bywashing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and thereby6-cyano-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (364 mg, yield: 100%) was obtained. Theresidue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography (ethylacetate) to give 1-methyl-5-formyl-2(1H)-pyridone (309 mg, yield: 45%).

¹H-NMR (270 MHZ, CDCl₃, δ): 3.65 (s, 3H), 6.62 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.83(dd, J=2.6, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 9.63 (s, 1H)

Step 5

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of1-methyl-5-formyl-2-(1H)-pyridone (309 mg, 2.25 mmol),(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (666 μL, 45.1 mmol), tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (a 1.0 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran, 225 μL, 0.225 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (10.0 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted atroom temperature fort hour. Then, purification by column chromatography(ethyl acetate) was performed to give1-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-2(1H)-pyridone (Compound ET)(214 mg, yield: 46%).

¹H-NMR (300 MHZ, CDCl₃, δ): 3.55 (s, 3H), 4.53 (br s, 1H), 4.79-4.87 (m,1H), 6.56 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.48 (m, 2H)

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-73 (R)-3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine(Compound EU)

Step 1

Compound CB (723 mg, 4.08 mmol) was dissolved in toluene (20 mL). Tothis, (R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethyl isocyanate (885 mg, 4.49 mmol) andbis(dibutylchlorotin)oxide (113 mg, 0.204 mmol) were successively addedand the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 6 hours. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to give(R)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethyl(R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethylcarbamate(614 mg, yield: 40%) and(S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethyl(R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethylcarbamate(578 mg, yield: 38%).

Step 2

Sodium (288 mg, 12.0 mmol) was suspended in ethanol (9.0 mL) and themixture was stirred until sodium was completely dissolved. To this,(R)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethyl(R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethylcarbamate(452 mg, 1.20 mmol) was added and the mixture was heated to reflux for30 minutes. The reaction mixture was concentrated and the reaction wasstopped by addition of a 5% aqueous acetic acid solution. Then,extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with asaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and brine and drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give Compound EU (203 mg,yield: 96%).

[α]_(D) ²⁰=44.4 (CHCl₃, c=1.03).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-74 (S)-3-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine(Compound EV)

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-73, Compound EV (204 mg,yield: 97%) was obtained from(S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethyl(R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethylcarbamate(421 mg, 1.19 mmol).

[α]_(D) ²⁰=+44.6 (CHCl₃, c=1.00).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-75 5-hydroxymethyl-2-methylthiazole (Compound EW)

Lithium aluminum hydride (146 mg, 3.85 mmol) was suspended intetrahydrofuran (2.0 mL). To this, a tetrahydrofuran solution (2.0 mL)of ethyl 2-methylthiazol-5-carboxylate (300 mg, 1.75 mmol) was slowlyadded at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for30 minutes. The reaction was stopped by successive addition of water(0.146 mL), a 15% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (0.146 mL) and water(0.438 mL) to the reaction mixture. The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 30 minutes and then filtered through Celite. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1) to giveCompound EW (208 mg, yield: 92%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-762-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)thiazole (Compound EX)

Compound EW (3.86 g, 29.9 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (115mL). To this, manganese dioxide (29.0 g) was added and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 8 hours. The reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite and the solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure. Thus, the crude product (4.01 g) of 5-formyl-2-methylthiazolewas obtained. According to Reference Example 8-12, to the crude productdissolved in tetrahydrofuran (100 mL), a 1 mol/L solution oftetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (1.50 mL, 1.50 mmol) and(trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (6.87 mL, 44.8 mmol) were added and themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 10 minutes.Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/1) was performed to give Compound EX (3.66 g, yield: 62%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-771-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-2(1H)-pyridone (Compound EY)

Step 1

4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde (3.00 mL, 31.4 mmol), ethyl orthoformate (15.7mL, 94.2 mmol) and p-toluenesulfonic acid (229 mg, 1.57 mmol) weredissolved in ethanol (60.0 mL), and the mixture was heated to refluxunder a nitrogen atmosphere for 10 hours. The reaction was stopped byaddition of a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to thereaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/1) to give 4-(diethoxymethyl)pyridine (4.41 g, yield: 78%).

Step 2

4-(Diethoxymethyl)pyridine (4.41 g, 24.3 mmol) was dissolved indichloromethane (90.0 mL). To this, iodomethane (1.82 mL, 29.2 mmol) wasadded under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 48 hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated, the residue was washed with diisopropyl ether, and thereby4-(diethoxymethyl)-1-methylpyridinium iodide (7.47 g, yield: 95%) wasobtained.

Step 3

4-(Diethoxymethyl)-1-methylpyridinium iodide (3.43 g, 10.6 mmol) wasdissolved in water (70 mL). To this, a solution of potassiumferricyanide (38.4 g, 117 mmol) in water (85 mL) was added dropwiseunder a nitrogen atmosphere at 0° C. over 1 hour. To this, an aqueoussolution (16 mL) of potassium hydroxide (9.40 g, 167 mmol) was addeddropwise at the same temperature over 30 minutes. To this, toluene (100mL) was added and the mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 30 minutes.Then, extraction with dichloromethane was performed, followed by dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate) to give1-methyl-4-(diethoxymethyl)-2(1H)-pyridone (1.20 g, yield: 53%).

Step 4

1-Methyl-4-(diethoxymethyl)-2(1H)-pyridone (1.20 g, 5.58 mmol) wasdissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10.0 mL). To this, 1 mol/L hydrochloricacid (10.0 mL) was added under a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperatureand the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 6 hours. By addition of asaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize the reactionmixture, the reaction was stopped. Then, extraction with ethyl acetatewas performed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=9/1) to give 1-methyl-4-formyl-2(1H)-pyridone (717mg, yield: 95%).

Step 5

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EY (1.01 g, yield: 94%)was obtained from 1-methyl-4-formyl-2(1H)-pyridone (717 mg, 5.23 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-78(R)-2-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound EZ)

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 8-73,(R)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl(R)-1-phenylethylcarbamate(975 mg, yield: 48%) and(S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl(R)-1-phenylethylcarbamate(578 mg, yield: 45%) were obtained from Compound CK (1.15 g, 6.00 mmol).

Step 2

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-73, Compound EZ (163 mg,yield: 85%) was obtained from(R)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl(R)-1-phenylethylcarbamate(338 mg, 1.00 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-79(S)-2-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound EAA)

(S)-2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)ethyl(R)-1-phenylethylcarbamate(946 mg, 2.80 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol (14 mL). To this, sodiumethoxide (1.90 g, 28.0 mmol) was added and the mixture was heated toreflux for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated, a 5% aqueousacetic acid solution was added thereto, and extraction with ethylacetate was performed, followed by washing with a saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate solution and brine and drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=3/7) to give Compound EAA (493 mg, yield: 92%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-801-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-piperidine(Compound EAB)

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EAB (1.02 g, yield: 80%)was obtained from 1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-formylpiperidine (1.00 g, 4.04mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-811-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)piperidine (Compound EAC)

Lithium aluminum hydride (366 mg, 9.64 mmol) was suspended intetrahydrofuran (10 mL). To this, a tetrahydrofuran solution (10 mL) ofCompound EAB (1.02 mg, 3.21 mmol) was slowly added at 0° C. and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. After thereaction mixture was cooled to 0° C., the reaction was stopped bysuccessive addition of water (0.366 mL), a 15% aqueous sodium hydroxidesolution (0.366 mL) and water (1.10 mL) to the reaction mixture. Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes and then filteredthrough Celite. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,the residue was dissolved in diisopropyl ether, and extraction with 1mol/L hydrochloric acid was performed. After the pH of the aqueous layerwas adjusted to 10 with 1 mol/L sodium hydroxide, extraction withdichloromethane was performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was subjected to slurry purification using diisopropyl ether, togive Compound EAC (386 mg, yield: 61%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-823-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound EAD)

Step 1

Lithium aluminum hydride (552 mg, 14.5 mmol) was suspended intetrahydrofuran (10 mL). To this, a tetrahydrofuran solution (10 mL) ofmethyl 5-methyl nicotinate (1.00 g, 14.5 mmol) was slowly added at 0° C.and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 30 minutes. Thereaction was stopped by successive addition of water (0.552 mL), a 15%aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (0.552 mL) and water (1.66 mL) to thereaction mixture. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30minutes and then filtered through Celite. The solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (chloroform/methanol=9/1) to give3-hydroxymethyl-5-methylpyridine (972 mg, yield: 100%).

Step 2

3-Hydroxymethyl-5-methylpyridine (972 mg, 7.89 mmol) was dissolved indichloromethane (30 mL). To this, manganese dioxide (7.5 g) was addedand the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite and the solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=19/1) to give3-formyl-5-methylpyridine (936 mg, yield: 98%).

Step 3

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EAD (907 mg, yield: 61%)was obtained from 3-formyl-5-methylpyridine (936 mg, 7.73 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-833-fluoro-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound EAE)

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EAE (1.53 g, yield: 98%)was obtained from 3-fluoro-5-formylpyridine (1.00 g, 7.99 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-843-chloro-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine (Compound EAF)

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EAF (382 mg, yield: 51%)was obtained from 3-chloro-5-formylpyridine (479 mg, 3.50 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-851-methanesulfonyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-piperidine(Compound EAG)

Step 1

Compound EAB (1.00 g, 3.15 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (20mL). To this, triethylamine (0.527 mL, 3.78 mmol) and triethylsilyltrifluoromethanesulfonate (1.00 mL, 3.78 mmol) were added at 0° C. andthe mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 30 minutes. Thereaction was stopped by addition of water to the reaction mixture, andextraction with dichloromethane was performed, followed by drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) to give1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)-ethyl]piperidine(1.69 g, yield: 100%).

Step 2

Ten percent palladium/carbon (170 mg) was suspended in ethanol (5.0 mL).To this, an ethanol solution (25 mL) of1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)-ethyl]piperidine(1.69 g, 3.92 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred under ahydrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 2.5 hours. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite and the solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform) to give4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]piperidine (1.15 g, yield:99%).

Step 3

4-[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]piperidine (303 mg, 1.02mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (6 mL). To this, triethylamine(0.213 mL, 1.53 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.118 mL, 1.53 mmol)were added at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for30 minutes. The reaction was stopped by addition of water to thereaction mixture, and extraction with dichloromethane was performed,followed by drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) to give1-methanesulfonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)-ethyl]piperidine(302 mg, yield: 79%).

Step 4

1-Methanesulfonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethyl-siloxy)ethyl]piperidine(300 mg, 0.999 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (2.4 mL). To this,a 1 mol/L aqueous hydrogen chloride solution (2.4 mL) was added and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction wasstopped by addition of a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solutionto the reaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydroussodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure,and the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give Compound EAG (198 mg, yield: 95%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-861-methoxycarbonyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-piperidine(Compound EAH)

Step 1

4-[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]piperidine (303 mg, 1.02mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (6 mL). To this, triethylamine(0.213 mL, 1.53 mmol) and methyl chloroformate (0.213 mL, 1.53 mmol)were added at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for1 hour. The reaction was stopped by addition of water to the reactionmixture, and extraction with dichloromethane was performed, followed bydrying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=17/3) to give1-methoxycarbonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)-ethyl]piperidine(287 mg, yield: 79%).

Step 2

According to Step 4 of Reference Example 8-85, Compound EAH (182 mg,yield: 95%) was obtained from1-methoxycarbonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)-ethyl]piperidine(281 mg, 0.791 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-871-propionyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)piperidine (Compound EAI)

Step 1

4-[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]piperidine (250 mg, 0.841mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (5.0 mL). To this, triethylamine(0.176 mL, 1.26 mmol) and propionyl chloride (0.110 mL, 1.26 mmol) wereadded at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2hours. The reaction was stopped by addition of a saturated aqueoussodium bicarbonate solution to the reaction mixture, and extraction withdichloromethane was performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=7/3) to give1-propionyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]-piperidine (231mg, yield: 78%).

Step 2

According to Step 4 of Reference Example 8-85, Compound EAH (182 mg,yield: 95%) was obtained from1-propionyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]-piperidine (226mg, 0.639 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-881-cyclopropanecarbonyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-piperidine(Compound EAJ)

Step 1

4-[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]piperidine (250 mg, 0.841mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (5.0 mL). To this, triethylamine(0.176 mL, 1.26 mmol) and cyclopropanecarbonyl chloride (0.114 mL, 1.26mmol) were added at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours. The reaction was stopped by addition of asaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to the reaction mixture,and extraction with dichloromethane was performed, followed by dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to give1-cyclopropanecarbonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethyl-siloxy)ethyl]piperidine(259 mg, yield: 84%).

Step 2

According to Step 4 of Reference Example 8-85, Compound EAJ (161 mg,yield: 92%) was obtained from1-cyclopropanecarbonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethyl-siloxy)ethyl]piperidine(226 mg, 0.639 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-89(R)-2-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)thiazole (Compound EAK)

Step 1

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 8-73, from2-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)thiazole (Compound EX) (985mg, 5.00 mmol),(R)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl(R)-1-phenylethylcarbamate(760 mg, yield: 44%) and(S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl(R)-1-phenylethylcarbamate(785 mg, yield: 46%) were obtained.

Step 2

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-73, Compound EAK (1.81 g,yield: 95%) was obtained from(R)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl(R)-1-phenylethylcarbamate(3.30 g, 9.58 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-90(S)-2-methyl-5-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)thiazole (Compound EAL)

According to Reference Example 8-79, Compound EAL (425 mg, yield: 89%)was obtained from(S)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(2-methylthiazol-5-yl)ethyl(R)-1-phenylethylcarbamate(836 mg, 2.43 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-912-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)thiazole (Compound EAM)

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EAM (157 mg, yield: 68%)was obtained from 4-formyl-2-methylthiazole (150 mg, 1.18 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-922,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-fluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethanol (CompoundEAN)

Step 1

Tetrahydro-4H-pyran-4-one (2.50 g, 25.0 mmol) and chloroacetonitrile(1.58 mL, 25.0 mmol) were dissolved in tert-butanol (5.0 mL). To this, atert-butanol solution (25 mL) of potassium tert-butoxide (2.81 g, 25.0mmol) was added dropwise and the mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 1 hour. The reaction was stopped by successive addition of ice and a1 mol/L aqueous hydrogen chloride solution (30 mL) to the reactionmixture, and extraction with ether was performed, followed by washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to give1,6-dioxaspiro[2.5]octane-2-carbonitrile (3.14 g, yield: 90%).

Step 2

1,6-Dioxaspiro[2.5]octane-2-carbonitrile (3.14 g, 22.6 mmol) wasdissolved in dichloromethane (9.0 mmol). To this, a hydrogenfluoride-pyridine complex (3.0 mL) was added and the mixture was stirredat room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction was stopped by slowaddition of sodium bicarbonate to the reaction mixture. Afterfiltration, ethyl acetate was added to the mother liquid, and washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate were performed. Thesolvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3)to give 2-(4-fluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile (2.66g, yield: 74%).

Step 3

2-(4-Fluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile (2.06 g, 12.9mmol) was dissolved in tert-butanol (20 mL) and water (5.0 mL). To this,sodium borohydride (537 mg, 14.2 mmol) was added and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 hour. To the reaction mixture, ice andacetone were added and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1hour. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, brine wasadded to the residue, and extraction with chloroform was performed,followed by drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=3/7) to give4-fluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethanol (1.59 g, yield: 92%).

Step 4

4-Fluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethanol (500 mg, 3.73 mmol) wasdissolved in dichloromethane (15 mL). To this, Dess-Martin periodinane(1.96 g, 4.47 mmol) was added at 0° C. and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. The reaction was stopped by addition of asaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and a saturated aqueoussodium thiosulfate solution to the reaction mixture, and extraction withdichloromethane was performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, andthereby the crude product (475 mg) of4-fluorotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylcarbaldehyde was obtained.

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of the crude productdissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL), a 1 mol/L solution oftetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (0.373 mL, 0.373 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.827 mL, 5.60 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=4/1) was performed to give Compound FAN (147 mg, yield: 19%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-932,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)ethanol (CompoundEAO)

Step 1

Methyl cyanoacetate (2.50 mL, 28.3 mmol) and 2-bromoethyl ether (4.63mL, 36.8 mol) were dissolved in acetone (50 ml). To this, potassiumcarbonate (9.78 g, 70.8 mmol) was added and the mixture was heated toreflux for 8 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered and the motherliquid was concentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to give methyl4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate (2.93 g, yield: 61%).

Step 2

Methyl 4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxylate (2.93 g, 17.3 mmol) wasdissolved in tetrahydrofuran (50 mL), methanol (10 mL) and water (5.0mL). To this, sodium borohydride (1.31 g, 34.6 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The reaction wasstopped by addition of water to the reaction mixture, and extractionwith ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine anddrying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (ethyl acetate) to give4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethanol (1.59 g, yield: 92%).

Step 3

Oxalyl dichloride (0.625 mL, 7.16 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane(10 mL). To this, dimethyl sulfoxide (1.01 mL, 14.3 mmol) was added at−78° C. and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 2minutes. To this, a dichloromethane solution (10 mL) of4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethanol (500 mg, 3.58 mmol) was addedand the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 15 minutes. Tothis, triethylamine (2.40 mL, 17.2 mmol) was added and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 3.0 minutes. The reaction was stopped byaddition of water to the reaction mixture, and extraction with ethylacetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and drying overanhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and thereby the crude product (263 mg) of4-cyanotetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ylmethanol carbaldehyde was obtained.

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of the crude productdissolved in tetrahydrofuran (5.0 mL), a 1 mol/L solution oftetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (0.189 mL, 0.189 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (0.419 mL, 2.83 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=7/3) was performed to give Compound EAO (167 mg, yield: 22%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-942,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethanol (CompoundEAP)

Step 1

A mixture of tetrahydro-4H-pyran-4-one (1.47 g, 14.7 mmol),trimethylsilyl cyanide (2.94 ml, 22.0 mmol) and zinc (II) iodide (46.9mg, 0.147 mmol) was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, thereaction mixture was purified by silica gel column chromatography(hexane/ethyl acetate=4/1) to give4-(trimethylsilyloxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbonitrile (2.56 g, yield:90%).

Step 2

4-(Trimethylsilyloxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbonitrile (1.00 g, 5.02mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (20 mL). To this, a 1 mol/Lsolution of diisopropylaluminum hydride in hexane (7.76 mL, 7.76 mmol)was added at −78° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for20 minutes. The reaction was stopped by addition of water (7.76 mL) at0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and thenfiltered through Celite. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure and the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL). Tothis, a saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution was added and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, extractionwith ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing with brine anddrying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=9/1) to give4-(trimethylsilyloxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbaldehyde (297 mg, yield:29%).

Step 3

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EAP (230 mg, yield: 79%)was obtained from4-(trimethylsilyloxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbaldehyde (295 mg, 1.46mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-952,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)-ethanol (CompoundEAQ)

Step 1

Tetrahydro-4H-pyran-4-one (1.47 g, 14.7 mmol) was dissolved in methanol(60 mL). To this, 2,2-dimethoxypropane (11.1 mL, 90.0 mmol) andp-toluenesulfonic acid (285 mg, 1.50 mmol) were added and the mixturewas heated to reflux for 1 hour. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution wasadded to the residue, and extraction with ether was performed, followedby washing with brine and drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Thesolvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and thereby the crudeproduct (4.56 g) of 4,4-dimethoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran was obtained.

The crude product was dissolved in dichloromethane (45 mL). To this,tert-butyl isocyanide (3.73 ml, 33.0 mmol) and titanium tetrachloride(3.95 mL, 35.0 mmol) were added at −78° C. and the mixture was stirredat room temperature for 30 minutes. The reaction was stopped by additionof water to the reaction mixture, and extraction with dichloromethanewas performed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Thesolvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3)to give 4-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbonitrile (2.85 g, yield:67%).

Step 2

4-Methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbonitrile (1.00 g, 7.08 mmol) wasdissolved in dichloromethane (20 mL). To this, a 1 mol/L solution ofdiisopropylaluminum hydride in hexane (10.9 mL, 10.9 mmol) was added at−78° C. and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes.The reaction was stopped by addition of water (10.9 mL) at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and then filteredthrough Celite. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressureand the residue was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL). To this, a 1mol/L aqueous hydrogen chloride solution was added and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. The reaction was stopped byaddition of a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to thereaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=9/1) to give 4-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbaldehyde (195mg, yield: 19%).

Step 3

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EAQ (221 mg, yield: 76%)was obtained from 4-methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carbaldehyde (195 mg,1.35 mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-961-acetyl-4-fluoro-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-piperidine(Compound EAR)

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 8-92, benzyl2-cyano-1-oxa-6-azaspiro[2.5]octane-6-carboxylate (4.86 g, yield: 83%)was obtained from 1-benzyloxycarbonylpiperidin-4-one (5.00 g, 21.4mmol).

Step 2

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-92,2-(1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-piperidin-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile (4.51 g,yield: 89%) was obtained from benzyl2-cyano-1-oxa-6-azaspiro[2.5]octane-6-carboxylate (4.73 g, 17.4 mmol).

Step 3

According to Step 3 of Reference Example 8-92,1-benzyloxy-4-fluoropiperidin-4-ylmethanol (3.53 g, yield: 86%) wasobtained from2-(1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-piperidin-4-yl)-2-hydroxyacetonitrile (4.51 g,15.4 mmol).

Step 4

According to Step 4 of Reference Example 8-92, the crude product (2.05mg) of 1-benzyloxy-4-fluoropiperidin-4-ylcarbaldehyde was obtained from1-benzyloxy-4-fluoropiperidin-4-ylmethanol (2.00 g, 7.48 mmol).

According to Reference Example 8-12, by use of the crude productdissolved in tetrahydrofuran (40 mL), a 1 mol/L solution oftetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (0.374 mL, 0.374 mmol)and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (1.72 mL, 11.2 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=7/3) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-benzyloxy-4-fluoropiperidin-4-yl)-ethanol (1.09 g,yield: 43%).

Step 5

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 8-85,1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-fluoro-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]piperidine(1.67 g, yield: 97%) was obtained from2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(1-benzyloxy-4-fluoropiperidin-4-yl)-ethanol (1.28 g,3.82 mmol).

Step 6

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 8-85,4-fluoro-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]-piperidine (1.28 g,yield: 100%) was obtained from1-benzyloxycarbonyl-4-fluoro-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]piperidine(1.67 g, 3.71 mmol).

Step 7

4-Fluoro-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]-piperidine (300 mg,0.951 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (6 mL). To this,triethylamine (0.199 mL, 1.43 mmol) and acetic anhydride (0.134 mL, 1.43mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30minutes. The reaction was stopped by addition of water to the reactionmixture, and extraction with dichloromethane was performed, followed bydrying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated offunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give1-acetyl-4-fluoro-1-methanesulfonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]piperidine(294 mg, yield: 86%).

Step 8

By use of1-acetyl-4-fluoro-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)-ethyl]piperidine(294 mg, 0.822 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (5 mL) and a 1 mol/Lsolution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (1.23 mL,1.23 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for30 minutes. The reaction was stopped by addition of water to thereaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.

The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/1) to give Compound EAR (173 mg, yield: 86%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-974-fluoro-1-methanesulfonyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxy-ethyl)piperidine(Compound EAS)

Step 1

4-Fluoro-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethylsiloxy)ethyl]-piperidine (300 mg,0.951 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (6 mL). To this,triethylamine (0.199 mL, 1.43 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.140mL, 1.43 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 30 minutes. The reaction was stopped by addition ofwater to the reaction mixture, and extraction with dichloromethane wasperformed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=7/3) to give4-fluoro-1-methanesulfonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethyl-siloxy)ethyl]piperidine(309 mg, yield: 83%).

Step 2

By use of4-fluoro-1-methanesulfonyl-4-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(triethyl-siloxy)ethyl]piperidine(309 mg, 0.785 mmol) dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (5 mL) and a 1 mol/Lsolution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride in tetrahydrofuran (1.18 mL,1.18 mmol), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for30 minutes. The reaction was stopped by addition of water to thereaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to giveCompound EAS (120 mg, yield: 55%).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-981-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)piperidine(Compound EAT)

Step 1

Methyl 1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-methylpiperidine-4-carboxylate (1.19 g,4.39 mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (10 mL). To this, lithiumaluminum hydride (200 mg, 5.27 mmol) was added at 0° C. and the mixturewas stirred at the same temperature for 30 minutes. The reaction wasstopped by addition of sodium sulfate decahydrate to the reactionmixture, and 1 hour-stirring was performed at room temperature. AfterCelite-filtration, the mother liquid was concentrated, and thereby thecrude product (1.19 g) of1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-methylpiperidine-4-methanol was obtained.

According to Step 3 of Reference Example 8-93, by use of the crudeproduct, oxalyl dichloride (0.902 mL, 10.3 mmol), dimethyl sulfoxide(1.46 mL, 20.6 mmol), triethylamine (4.33 mL, 31.1 mmol) anddichloromethane (20 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 30 minutes. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) was performed to give1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-methylpiperidine-4-carbaldehyde (889 mg, yield:89%).

Step 2

According to Reference Example 8-12, Compound EAT (1.12 g, yield: 96%)was obtained from1-tert-butoxycarbonyl-4-methylpiperidine-4-carbaldehyde (889 mg, 3.91mmol).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 8-991-acetyl-4-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)-piperidine(Compound EAU)

Compound EAT (300 mg, 1.01 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (3.0 mL). Tothis, a 10% solution of hydrogen chloride in methanol (3.0 mL) was addedand the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5 hours. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure. Then, dichloromethane (6.0 mL),triethylamine (0.697 mmol, 5.05 mmol) and acetic anhydride (476 mL, 5.05mmol) were added to the residue, and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction was stopped by addition of asaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to the reaction mixture,and extraction with dichloromethane was performed, followed by dryingover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/1) to give a mixture of CompoundEAU and 1-acetyl-4-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-1-acetoxyethyl)-piperidine.

The mixture was dissolved in methanol (5.0 mL). To this, potassiumcarbonate (294 mg, 2.13 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. The reaction was stopped by addition ofwater to the reaction mixture, and extraction with ethyl acetate wasperformed, followed by drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas evaporated off under reduced pressure and thereby Compound EAU (182mg, yield: 75%) was obtained.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-1 Pyridine-3-sulfonamide (Compound FA)

A 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL) was added to pyridine-3-sulfonylchloride (300 mg, 1.7 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours. Then, a saturated aqueous ammonium chloridesolution was added to the reaction mixture, and extraction with ethylacetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and drying overanhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure and thereby Compound FA (154 mg, yield: 58%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 159 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 4.95 (s, 2H), 7.48(s, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-2 5-chloro-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound FB)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonyl chloride (300 mg, 1.3 mmol)and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),5-chloro-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonamide (Compound FB) (232 mg,yield: 85%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 210 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-3 3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide (Compound FC)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonyl chloride (200 mg, 1.0 mmol) and a 25%aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL), 3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamide(Compound FC) (156 mg, yield: 87%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 177 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-4 5-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-sulfonamide(Compound FD)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of5-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-sulfonyl chloride (300 mg, 1.2 mmol)and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),5-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-sulfonamide (Compound FD) (235 mg,yield: 85%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 230 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-5 3,5-dichlorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound FE)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of3,5-dichlorobenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride (300 mg, 1.2 mmol) and a 25%aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL), 3,5-dichlorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound FE) (268 mg, yield: 97%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 227 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-6 3,5-difluorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound FF)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of3,5-difluorobenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride (300 mg, 1.4 mmol) and a 25%aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL), 3,5-difluorobenzenesulfonamide(Compound FF) (263 mg, yield: 97%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 194 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-7 1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazole-4-sulfonamide (CompoundFG)

A 7 mol/L solution of ammonia in methanol (2 mL) was added to1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazole-4-sulfonyl chloride (200 mg, 1.7 mmol) and themixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The solvent in thereaction mixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and thereby1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazole-4-sulfonamide (Compound FG) (54 mg, yield:60%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 176 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-8 2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Compound FH)

Diethyl ether (5 mL) was added to 2-bromoanisole (500 mg, 2.7 mmol) andthe mixture was cooled to −78° C. by use of a dry ice bath. To this,n-butyllithium (a 1.56 mol/L solution in hexane, 2.6 mL, 4.0 mmol) wasslowly added and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 30minutes. To this, sulfuryl chloride (0.24 mL, 2.9 mmol) was added andthe mixture was further stirred at the same temperature for 2 hours.After water was added to the reaction mixture, extraction with ethylacetate was performed, followed by washing with brine and drying overanhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, a 7 mol/L solution of ammonia in methanol (2 mL) wasadded to the residue, and the mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, andslurry purification was performed using chloroform, to give2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Compound FH) (70 mg, yield: 14%).

ESIMS m/z: 188 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-9 Pyridine-2-sulfonamide (Compound FI)

According to Reference Example 9-8, by use of 2-bromopyridine (500 mg,3.2 mmol), diethyl ether (5 mL), n-butyllithium (a 1.56 mol/L solutionin hexane, 2.5 mL, 3.8 mmol), sulfuryl chloride (0.28 mL, 3.5 mmol) anda 7 mol/L solution of ammonia in methanol (2 mL), pyridine-2-sulfonamide(Compound FI) (77 mg, yield: 15%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 159 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-10 Thiophene-3-sulfonamide (Compound FJ)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of thiophene-3-sulfonylchloride (200 mg, 1.1 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),thiophene-3-sulfonamide (Compound FJ) (149 mg, yield: 84%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 164 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-11 2,5-dimethylthiophene-3-sulfonamide (Compound FK)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of2,5-dimethylthiophene-3-sulfonyl chloride (200 mg, 1.0 mmol) and a 25%aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL), 2,5-dimethylthiophene-3-sulfonamide(Compound FK) (180 mg, yield: 99%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 192 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-12 2,4-dimethylthiazole-5-sulfonamide (Compound FL)

According to Reference Example 9-7, by use of2,4-dimethylthiazole-5-sulfonyl chloride (250 mg, 1.1 mmol) and a 7mol/L solution of ammonia in methanol (2 mL), the mixture was stirredand reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then, purification bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1) wasperformed to give 2,4-dimethylthiazole-5-sulfonamide (Compound FL) (60mg, yield: 34%).

ESIMS m/z: 193 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-13 Benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonamide (Compound FM)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use ofbenzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (200 mg, 0.86 mmol) and a 25%aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL), benzo[b]thiophene-2-sulfonamide(Compound FM) (167 mg, yield: 91%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 214 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-144-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine-7-sulfonamide (Compound FN)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of4-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine-7-sulfonyl chloride (200mg, 0.81 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),4-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazine-7-sulfonamide (Compound FN)(106 mg, yield: 57%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 229 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-15 Propane-2-sulfonamide (Compound FO)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of propane-2-sulfonylchloride (300 mg, 2.1 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),propane-2-sulfonamide (Compound FO) (201 mg, yield: 78%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 124 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-16 Cyclopentanesulfonamide (Compound FP)

According to Reference Example 9-7, by use of cyclopentanesulfonylchloride (300 mg, 1.8 mmol) and a 7 mol/L solution of ammonia inmethanol (2 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperaturefor 4 hours. After slurry purification using chloroform, purification bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1) wasperformed to give cyclopentanesulfonamide (Compound FP) (173 mg, yield:66%).

ESIMS m/z: 149 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-17 (2-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide (Compound FQ)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of(2-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonyl chloride (200 mg, 0.89 mmol) and a 25%aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL), (2-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(Compound FQ) (180 mg, yield: 99%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 206 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-18 N,N-dimethylsulfuric diamide (Compound FR)

According to Reference Example 9-7, by use of dimethylsulfamoyl chloride(400 mg, 2.8 mmol) and a 7 mol/L solution of ammonia in methanol (2 mL),the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 5 hours.Thus, N,N-dimethylsulfuric diamide (Compound FR) (324 mg, yield: 81%)was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 125 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-19 Propane-1-sulfonamide (Compound FS)

A 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL) was added to propane-1-sulfonylchloride (300 mg, 2.1 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 12 hours. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 10/1) to givepropane-1-sulfonamide (Compound FS) (212 mg, yield: 82%).

ESIMS m/z: 124 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.09 (t, J=7.4 Hz,3H), 1.80-2.00 (m, 2H), 3.04-3.19 (m, 2H), 4.57 (br s, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-20 2-methylpropane-1-sulfonamide (Compound FT)

According to Reference Example 9-19, by use of2-methylpropane-1-sulfonyl chloride (300 mg, 1.9 mmol) and a 25% aqueousammonia solution (2 mL), the mixture was stirred and reacted at roomtemperature for 14 hours. Then, purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 10/1) was performed to give2-methylpropane-1-sulfonamide (Compound FT) (183 mg, yield: 70%).

ESIMS m/z: 138 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.13 (d, J=6.3 Hz,6H), 2.31 (sept, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.05 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 4.73 (br s, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-21 3-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound FU)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of 3-chlorobenzenesulfonylchloride (200 mg, 0.95 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),3-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound FU) (170 mg, yield: 93%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 192 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-22 4-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound FV)

According to Reference Example 9-1, by use of 4-chlorobenzenesulfonylchloride (200 mg, 0.95 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),4-chlorobenzenesulfonamide (Compound FV) (170 mg, yield: 93%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 192 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-23 Cyclohexanesulfonamide (Compound FW)

According to Reference Example 9-19, by use of cyclohexanesulfonylchloride (300 mg, 1.6 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 18 hours.Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1) was performed to givecyclohexanesulfonamide (Compound FW) (161 mg, yield: 60%).

ESIMS m/z: 164 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-24 Butane-2-sulfonamide (Compound FX)

According to Reference Example 9-19, by use of butane-2-sulfonylchloride (300 mg, 1.9 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours.Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 20/1) was performed to givebutane-2-sulfonamide (Compound FX) (176 mg, yield: 67%).

ESIMS m/z: 138 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-25 Morpholine-4-sulfonamide (Compound FY)

Tetrahydrofuran (3 mL) and morpholine (0.68 mL, 7.8 mmol) were added tosulfamide (500 mg, 5.2 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for4 hours. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, andpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 4/1) was performed to givemorpholine-4-sulfonamide (Compound FY) (67 mg, yield: 8%).

ESIMS m/z: 167 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-26 N-cyclopropylsulfuric diamide (Compound FZ)

Tetrahydrofuran (3 mL) and cyclopropylamine (0.54 mL, 7.8 mmol) wereadded to sulfamide (500 mg, 5.2 mmol) and the mixture was stirred by useof a microwave chemical reactor at 300 W at 100° C. for 10 minutes. Thesolvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and purification bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 5/1) wasperformed to give N-cyclopropylsulfuric diamide (Compound FZ) (306 mg,yield: 43%).

ESIMS m/z: 137 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.69-0.82 (m, 4H),2.52-2.68 (m, 1H), 4.65 (br s, 2H), 4.83 (br s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-27 Ethanesulfonamide (Compound GA)

According to Reference Example 9-19, by use of ethanesulfonyl chloride(300 mg, 2.3 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL), themixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 8 hours. Then,purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=100/1 to 3/1) was performed to giveethanesulfonamide (Compound GA) (80 mg, yield: 31%).

ESIMS m/z: 110 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-28 Butane-1-sulfonamide (Compound GB)

According to Reference Example 9-19, by use of butane-1-sulfonylchloride (300 mg, 1.9 mmol) and a 25% aqueous ammonia solution (2 mL),the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 8 hours.Then, purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=100/0 to 3/1) was performed to givebutane-1-sulfonamide (Compound GB) (198 mg, yield: 76%).

ESIMS m/z: 138 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-29 2,2,2-trifluoroethanesulfonamide (Compound GC)

Tetrahydrofuran (6 mL) was added to tert-butylamine (220 mg, 3.0 mmol),and 2,2,2-trifluoroethanesulfonyl chloride (300 mg, 1.6 mmol) was slowlyadded dropwise thereto. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for30 minutes, and the solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure.To the residue, trifluoroacetic acid (3.3 mL) was added and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. The solvent was evaporatedoff under reduced pressure, and purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=100/0 to 5/1) was performed to give2,2,2-trifluoroethanesulfonamide (Compound GC) (66 mg, yield: 25%).

ESIMS m/z: 164 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.93 (q, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 5.00 (br s, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-30 N-propylsulfuric diamide (Compound GD)

According to Reference Example 9-26, tetrahydrofuran (3 mL) andpropylamine (0.34 mL, 4.2 mmol) were added to sulfamide (400 mg, 4.2mmol) and the mixture was stirred by use of a microwave chemical reactorat 300 W at 100° C. for 10 minutes. The solvent was evaporated off underreduced pressure, and purification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 10/1) was performed to give N-propylsulfuricdiamide (Compound GD) (191 mg, yield: 33%).

ESIMS m/z: 139 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 0.97 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 1.54-1.70 (m, 2H), 3.10 (td, J=6.3, 7.3 Hz, 2H), 4.46 (br s, 1H),4.65 (br s, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-31 N-ethylsulfuric diamide (Compound GE)

According to Reference Example 9-26, tetrahydrofuran (1 mL) andethylamine (a 2 mol/L solution in tetrahydrofuran) (2.1 mL, 4.2 mmol)were added to sulfamide (400 mg, 4.2 mmol) and the mixture was stirredby use of a microwave chemical reactor at 300 W at 100° C. for 10minutes. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, andpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 10/1) was performed to give N-ethylsulfuricdiamide (Compound GE) (230 mg, yield: 45%).

ESIMS m/z: 125 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-32 N-(2-methoxyethyl) sulfuric diamide (Compound GF)

According to Reference Example 9-26, tetrahydrofuran (3 mL) and2-methoxyethylamine (0.36 mL, 4.2 mmol) were added to sulfamide (400 mg,4.2 mmol) and the mixture was stirred by use of a microwave chemicalreactor at 300 W at 100° C. for 10 minutes. The solvent was evaporatedoff under reduced pressure, and purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/4) was performed to giveN-(2-methoxyethyl)sulfuric diamide (Compound GF) (236 mg, yield: 37%).

ESIMS m/z: 155 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.30-3.37 (m, 2H),3.39 (s, 3H), 3.52-3.58 (m, 2H), 4.59 (br s, 2H), 4.68 (br s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-33 N-(3-methoxypropyl)sulfuric diamide (Compound GG)

According to Reference Example 9-26, tetrahydrofuran (3 mL) and3-methoxypropylamine (0.42 mL, 4.2 mmol) were added to sulfamide (400mg, 4.2 mmol) and the mixture was stirred by use of a microwave chemicalreactor at 300 W at 100° C. for 10 minutes. The solvent was evaporatedoff under reduced pressure, and purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) was performed to giveN-(3-methoxypropyl)sulfuric diamide (Compound GG) (165 mg, yield: 24%).

ESIMS m/z: 169 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.87 (dt, J=5.6, 12.1Hz, 2H), 3.28 (dd, J=5.6, 12.1 Hz, 2H), 3.34 (s, 3H), 3.52 (t, J=5.6 Hz,2H), 4.49 (br s, 2H), 4.97 (br s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-34 N-(2-ethoxyethyl) sulfuric diamide (Compound GH)

According to Reference Example 9-26, tetrahydrofuran (3 mL) and2-ethoxyethylamine (0.37 mL, 4.2 mmol) were added to sulfamide (400 mg,4.2 mmol) and the mixture was stirred by use of a microwave chemicalreactor at 300 W at 100° C. for 10 minutes. The solvent was evaporatedoff under reduced pressure, and purification by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/3) was performed to giveN-(2-ethoxyethyl)sulfuric diamide (Compound GH) (296 mg, yield: 42%).

ESIMS m/z: 169 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.21 (t, J=7.0 Hz,3H), 3.33 (td, J=4.9, 5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.53 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (t,J=4.9 Hz, 2H), 4.66 (br s, 2H), 4.76 (br s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-35 tert-butyl 4-sulfamoylphenethylcarbamate(Compound GI)

Dichloromethane (4 mL) and di-tert-butylcarboxylic acid (218 mg, 1.0mmol) were added to 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzenesulfonamide (200 mg, 1.0mmol) and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours.Ethyl acetate (100 mL) was added to the reaction mixture and the solidwas collected by filtration. Thus, tert-butyl4-sulfamoylphenethylcarbamate (Compound GI) (160 mg, yield: 53%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 301 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.36 (s, 9H), 2.76(t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (br s, 1H), 7.28 (br s,2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.73 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-36 N-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-sulfuricdiamide (Compound GJ)

According to Reference Example 9-26, tetrahydrofuran (3 mL) andN—BOC-ethylenediamine (0.66 mL, 4.2 mmol) were added to sulfamide (400mg, 4.2 mmol) and the mixture was stirred by use of a microwave chemicalreactor at 300 W at 100° C. for 10 minutes. The solvent was evaporatedoff under reduced pressure, and purification by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 9/1) was performed to giveN-[2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl]-sulfuric diamide (Compound GJ)(500 mg, yield: 50%).

ESIMS m/z: 240 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 1.45 (s, 9H),3.16-3.46 (m, 4H), 4.89 (br s, 2H), 4.97 (br s, 1H), 5.10 (br s, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-37 N-(3,3-diethoxypropyl)-sulfuric diamide (CompoundGK)

According to Reference Example 9-26, Compound GK (410 mg, yield: 44%)was obtained from sulfamide (400 mg, 4.16 mmol) and3,3-diethoxypropan-1-amine (0.673 mL, 4.16 mmol).

ESIMS m/z: 227 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-38 N-propargyl-sulfuric diamide (Compound GL)

According to Reference Example 9-26, Compound GL (103 mg, yield: 18%)was obtained from sulfamide (400 mg, 4.16 mmol) and propargylamine(0.285 mL, 4.16 mmol).

ESIMS m/z: 135 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-39 Benzyl 4-sulfamoylbutanoate (Compound GM)

4-Sulfamoylbutanoic acid (1.00 g, 5.98 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (6.00mL). To this, cesium carbonate (994 mg, 3.05 mmol) and benzyl bromide(0.711 mL, 5.98 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 18 hours. The reaction was stopped by addition of water,and the organic layer was extracted with dichloromethane, washed with asaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was subjected to slurry purification usingdiethyl ether, to give Compound GM (940 mg, yield: 61%).

ESIMS m/z: 258 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-40 N-ethyl-N-methyl-sulfuric diamide (Compound GN)

According to Reference Example 9-26, Compound GN (345 mg, yield: 73%)was obtained from sulfamide (300 mg, 3.12 mmol) andN-methylpropan-1-amine (0.320 mL, 3.12 mmol).

ESIMS m/z: 153 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-41 N,N-diethyl-sulfuric diamide (Compound GO)

According to Reference Example 9-26, Compound GO (260 mg, yield: 46%)was obtained from sulfamide (300 mg, 3.12 mmol) and dipropylamine (0.428mL, 3.12 mmol).

ESIMS m/z: 181 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-42 2-methoxyethanesulfonamide (Compound GP)

Sodium sulfite (1.47 g, 11.7 mmol) was dissolved in water (8.00 mL). Tothis, 1-bromo-2-methoxyethane (1.00 mL, 10.6 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred with heat at 100° C. for 24 hours. The solvent inthe reaction mixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was subjected to slurry purification using diisopropyl ether. Tothe obtained solid, thionyl chloride (7.80 mL, 106 mmol) and DMF (0.036mL, 0.53 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred with heat at 100°C. for 6 hours. The solvent in the reaction mixture was evaporated offunder reduced pressure and chloroform was added to the residue. Theinsoluble matter was filtered off and the solvent in the filtrate wasevaporated off under reduced pressure. An aqueous ammonia solution (3.00mL) was added to the resulting oily compound and the mixture was stirredat room temperature for 14 hours. The solvent in the reaction mixturewas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and purification by silicagel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/2) wasperformed to give Compound GP (245 mg, yield: 16%).

ESIMS m/z: 140 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-43 3-methoxypropane-1-sulfonamide (Compound GQ)

Sodium sulfite (2.16 g, 17.2 mmol) was dissolved in water (33.0 mL). Tothis, 1-bromo-2-methoxypropane (2.5 g, 16.3 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred with heat at 105° C. for 24 hours. The solvent inthe reaction mixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was subjected to slurry purification using diisopropyl ether. Tothe obtained solid, thionyl chloride (12.0 mL, 163 mmol) and DMF (0.067mL, 0.817 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred with heat at 100°C. for 6 hours. The solvent in the reaction mixture was evaporated offunder reduced pressure and chloroform was added to the residue. Theinsoluble matter was filtered off and the solvent in the filtrate wasevaporated off under reduced pressure. An aqueous ammonia solution (18.7mL) was added to the resulting oily compound and the mixture was stirredat room temperature for 18 hours. The solvent in the reaction mixturewas evaporated off under reduced pressure and chloroform was added tothe residue. The insoluble matter was filtered off and the solvent inthe filtrate was evaporated off under reduced pressure. Thus, compoundGQ (2.15 g, yield: 88%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 154 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-44 3-chloropropane-1-sulfonamide (Compound GR)

Sodium sulfite (4.60 g, 36.5 mmol) was dissolved in water (24.0 mL). Tothis, 3-bromo-propan-1-ol (3.00 mL, 33.2 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred with heat at 105° C. for 24 hours. The solvent in thereaction mixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was subjected to slurry purification using diisopropyl ether. Tothe obtained solid, thionyl chloride (21.2 mL, 290 mmol) and DMF (0.141mL, 1.81 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred with heat at 100°C. for 6 hours. The solvent in the reaction mixture was evaporated offunder reduced pressure and chloroform was added to the residue. Theinsoluble matter was filtered off and the solvent in the filtrate wasevaporated off under reduced pressure. An aqueous ammonia solution (5.00mL) was added to the resulting oily compound and the mixture was stirredat room temperature for 16 hours. The solvent in the reaction mixturewas evaporated off under reduced pressure, and purification by silicagel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/2) wasperformed to give Compound GR (25.7 mg, yield: 0.5%).

ESIMS m/z: 158 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-45 Cyclopropyl methanesulfonamide (Compound GS)

Step 1

Sodium sulfite (1.43 g, 11.3 mmol) was dissolved in water (8.00 mL). Tothis, (bromomethyl)cyclopropane (1.00 mL, 10.3 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred with heat at 100° C. for 24 hours. The solvent inthe reaction mixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was subjected to slurry purification using diisopropyl ether, togive sodium cyclopropanemethanesulfonate (2.10 g, yield: 99%).

Step 2

Phosphorus pentachloride (791 mg, 3.8 mmol) and 1,2-dichloroethane (1.50mL) were added to sodium cyclopropanemethanesulfonate (300 mg, 1.90mmol) obtained in Step 1 and the mixture was stirred with heat at 70° C.for 3 hours. After the reaction mixture was neutralized with an aqueoussodium bicarbonate solution, the organic layer was extracted with ethylacetate, washed with brine and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, an aqueousammonia solution (2.00 mL) was added to the residue, and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The solvent in the reactionmixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and purification bysilica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/2) wasperformed to give Compound GS (44.6 mg, yield: 17%).

ESIMS m/z: 136 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 9-46 2-propene-1-sulfonamide (Compound GT)

Step 1

Sodium sulfite (1.60 g, 12.7 mmol) was dissolved in water (8.00 mL). Tothis, allyl bromide (1.00 mL, 11.6 mmol) was added and the mixture wasstirred with heat at 70° C. for 24 hours. The solvent in the reactionmixture was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue wassubjected to slurry purification using diisopropyl ether, to give sodiumallylsulfonate (2.77 g, yield: 99%).

Step 2

Phosphorus pentachloride (3.6 g, 17.3 mmol), 1,2-dichloroethane (10.0mL) and dichloromethane (4.00 mL) were added to sodium allylsulfonate(830 mg, 5.76 mmol) obtained in Step 1 and the mixture was stirred withheat at 80° C. for 4 hours. By addition of an aqueous sodium bicarbonatesolution to neutralize the reaction mixture, the reaction was stopped.Then, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washingwith brine and drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, an aqueous ammonia solution (3.00mL) was added to the residue, and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours. The solvent in the reaction mixture wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/2) was performed togive Compound GT (62.6 mg, yield: 9.0%).

ESIMS m/z: 122 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10-16-methoxy-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyridin-3-amine(Compound HA)

Step 1

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (85.0 mg,2.12 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (8.0 mL), Compound CB (244 mg, 1.38 mmol)and 2-chloro-6-methoxy-3-nitropyridine (200 mg, 1.06 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 3 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/1) was performed to give6-methoxy-3-nitro-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]pyridine(320 mg, yield: 92%).

ESIMS m/z: 330 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.92 (s, 3H), 6.48(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.61 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (dd, J=5.0, 7.9 Hz, 1H),8.02 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (dd, J=1.7, 5.0 Hz,1H), 8.81 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

Step 2

6-Methoxy-3-nitro-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-ethoxy]pyridine(243 mg, 0.738 mmol) was dissolved in acetic acid (3.6 mL) and water(3.6 mL). To this, reduced iron (124 mg, 2.21 mmol) was added under anitrogen atmosphere at room temperature and the mixture was stirred for1.7 hours. After water and brine were added to the reaction mixture,extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withsaturated sodium bicarbonate and brine, and drying over anhydrous sodiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=30/1) to give Compound HA (89.6 mg, yield: 41%).

ESIMS m/z: 300 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 3.60 (br s, 2H), 3.70(s, 3H), 6.26 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.34 (dd, J=4.9, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (dd,J=1.5, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10-22-chloro-3-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]-pyrido[3,2-b]pyrazine(Compound HB)

Step 1

Ytterbium(III) triflate [Yb(OTf)₃] (853 mg, 1.38 mmol) and diethylmalonate (7.5 mL, 55.0 mmol) were added to pyridine-2,3-diamine (3.00 g,27.5 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. Afterwater was added to the reaction mixture, the resulting solid wascollected by filtration, washed with ethanol and dried under reducedpressure. Thus, pyrido[3,2-b]pyrazine-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (3.58 g, yield:80%) was obtained.

Step 2

Phosphorus oxychloride (5.7 mL, 61 mmol) was added topyrido[3,2-b]pyrazine-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (2.00 g, 12.3 mmol) and themixture was stirred under reflux for 2 hours. After the reaction mixturewas added to iced water, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and thereby2,3-dichloropyrido[3,2-b]pyrazine (1.90 g, yield: 77%) was obtained.

Step 3

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (60.0 mg,1.50 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (4.5 mL), Compound CB (146 mg, 0.825 mmol)and 2,3-dichloropyrido[3,2-b]pyrazine (150 mg, 0.750 mmol), the mixturewas stirred and reacted at room temperature for 2 hours. Then,purification by preparative thin-layer chromatography(chloroform/methanol=15/1) was performed to give Compound HB (130 mg,yield: 51%).

ESIMS m/z: 343, 341 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.04 (q, J=6.5Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=4.8, 8.1″Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J=4.6, 8.3 Hz, 1H),8.03 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (dd, J=2.0, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (dd, J=1.7,5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.03 (dd, J=2.0, 4.3 Hz, 1H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10-3 2,3-dichloro-6,7-dimethylquinoxaline (CompoundHC)

Step 1

Diethyl oxalate (4.0 mL, 29 mmol) and ytterbiumtrifluoromethanesulfonate (226 mg, 0.37 mmol) were added to4,5-dimethyl-1,2-phenylenediamine (1.0 g, 7.3 mmol) and the mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. After water was added to the reactionmixture, the precipitate was washed with ethanol. Thus,6,7-dimethylquinoxaline-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (1.2 g, yield: 87%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 191 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2

Phosphorus oxychloride (2.9 mL, 31 mmol) was added to6,7-dimethylquinoxaline-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (1.2 g, 6.2 mmol) obtained inStep 1 of Reference Example 10-3 and the mixture was stirred at 110° C.for 3 hours. After the reaction mixture was added to iced water,extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 33/1) was performed togive Compound HC (840 mg, yield: 76%).

ESIMS m/z: 228 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.49 (s, 6H), 7.77(s, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10-4 2,3-dichlorobenzo[g]quinoxaline (Compound HD)

Step 1

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 10-3, diethyl oxalate (3.4 mL,25 mmol) and ytterbium trifluoromethanesulfonate (196 mg, 0.32 mmol)were added to naphthalene-2,3-diamine (1.0 g, 6.3 mmol) and the mixturewas stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. After water was added to the reactionmixture, the precipitate was washed with ethanol. Thus,benzo[g]quinoxaline-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (1.4 g, yield: 99%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 213 (M+H)

Step 2

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 10-3, phosphorus oxychloride(3.0 mL, 32 mmol) was added to benzo[g]quinoxaline-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (1.3g, 6.3 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Reference Example 10-4 and themixture was stirred at 110° C. for 3 hours. After the reaction mixturewas added to iced water, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, andpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 33/1) was performed to give2,3-dichlorobenzo[g]quinoxaline (Compound HD) (920 mg, yield: 59%).

ESIMS m/z: 250 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 7.73 (dd, J=3.3, 6.6Hz, 2H), 8.28 (dd, J=3.3, 6.6 Hz, 2H), 8.76 (s, 2H).

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10-5 2,3-dichloro-5-methylquinoxaline (Compound HE)

Step 1

According to Step 1 of Reference Example 10-3, diethyl oxalate (4.5 mL,33 mmol) and ytterbium trifluoromethanesulfonate (254 mg, 0.41 mmol)were added to 2,3-diaminotoluene (1.0 g, 8.2 mmol) and the mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. After water was added to the reactionmixture, the precipitate was washed with ethanol. Thus,5-methylquinoxaline-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (1.1 g, yield: 78%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 177 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2

According to Step 2 of Reference Example 10-3, phosphorus oxychloride(3.0 mL, 32 mmol) was added to 5-methylquinoxaline-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (1.1g, 6.4 mmol) obtained in Step 1 of Reference Example 10-5 and themixture was stirred at 110° C. for 5 hours. After the reaction mixturewas added to iced water, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, andpurification by silica gel column chromatography(chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 33/1) was performed to give Compound HE (830mg, yield: 61%).

ESIMS m/z: 214 (M+H)⁺; ¹H-NMR (270 MHz, CDCl₃, δ): 2.76 (s, 3H),7.60-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.92 (m, 1H)

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10-62-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinolin-3-amine (Compound HF)

Step 1

2-Aminobenzaldehyde (1.75 g, 14.5 mmol) was dissolved in xylene (87.5mL). To this, ethyl 2-nitroacetate (6.43 mL, 58.0 mmol) and piperidine(1.58 mL, 16.0 mmol) were added and the mixture was stirred with heat at150° C. for 1.5 hours and successively stirred with cooling in an icebath for 0.5 hour. The precipitate was collected by filtration and driedunder reduced pressure. Thus, 3-nitroquinolin-2(1H)-one (1.40 g, yield:51%) was obtained.

ESIMS m/z: 191 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2

3-Nitroquinolin-2(1H)-one (1.40 g, 7.36 mmol) obtained in Step 1 wasdissolved in phosphorus oxychloride (3.50 mL, 36.8 mmol) and the mixturewas stirred with heat at 110° C. for 4 hours. The reaction mixture waspoured into an ice bath and thereby the reaction was stopped. Then,extraction with ethyl acetate was performed, followed by washing withbrine and drying over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent wasevaporated off under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 50/1) togive 2-chloro-3-nitroquinoline (1.46 g, yield: 95%).

ESIMS m/z: 209 (M+H)⁺.

Step 3

According to Example 90, by use of 60% sodium hydride (in oil) (115 mg,2.88 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (12.0 mL), Compound CB (306 mg, 1.73 mmol)and 2-chloro-3-nitroquinoline (300 mg, 1.44 mmol) obtained in Step 2,the mixture was stirred and reacted at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereaction was stopped by addition of water, and the organic layer wasextracted with ethyl acetate, washed with brine and dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate=1/0 to 1/1) to give3-nitro-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoline (375 mg,yield: 75%).

ESIMS m/z: 350 (M+H)⁺.

Step 4

3-Nitro-2-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethoxy]quinoline (253 mg,0.720 mmol) obtained in Step 3 was dissolved in ethanol (12.7 mL). Tothis, tin chloride dihydrate (817 mg, 3.62 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 hour. By addition of an aqueoussodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize the reaction mixture, thereaction was stopped. Then, extraction with ethyl acetate was performed,followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reduced pressure, and theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (hexane/ethylacetate=1/0 to 3/1) to give Compound HF (182 mg, yield: 79%).

ESIMS m/z: 320 (M+H)⁺.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE 10-7 2,3-dichloropyrido[3,4-b]pyrazine (Compound HG)

Step 1

Pyridine-3,4-diamine (2.00 g, 18.3 mmol) and oxalic acid (1.96 g, 20.2mmol) were dissolved in an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution (2.00 M,20.0 mL) and the mixture was stirred with heat at 100° C. for 24 hours.After the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, theprecipitate was collected by filtration and dried under reducedpressure. Thus, pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazine-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (3.20 g, 74%) wasobtained.

ESIMS m/z: 237 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2

Pyrido[3,4-b]pyrazine-2,3(1H,4H)-dione (3.00 g, 18.4 mmol) obtained inStep 1 was dissolved in phosphorus oxychloride (8.50 mL, 91.9 mmol) andthe mixture was stirred with heat at 110° C. for 24 hours. By additionof an aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution to neutralize the reactionmixture, the reaction was stopped. Then, extraction with ethyl acetatewas performed, followed by washing with brine and drying over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated off under reducedpressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform/methanol=1/0 to 33/1). Further, slurrypurification was performed using diisopropyl ether, to give Compound HG(1.03 g, 29%).

ESIMS m/z: 201 (M+H)⁺.

FORMULATION EXAMPLE 1

Tablets having the following composition are prepared in a usual manner.Compound 10 (40 g), 286.8 g of lactose and 60 g of potato starch aremixed, and to this mixture, 120 g of a 10% aqueoushydroxypropylcellulose solution is added. This mixture is kneaded,granulated, dried, and fine-granulated in a usual manner to preparegranules for tableting. 1.2 g of magnesium stearate is mixed with thegranules, and tableting is performed by use of a tableting machine (TypeRT-15, manufactured by Kikusui) having a pestle 8 mm in diameter to givetablets (containing 20 mg of the active ingredient per tablet).

Formula Compound 10 20 mg Lactose 143.4 mg   Potato starch 30 mgHydroxypropylcellulose  6 mg Magnesium stearate 0.6 mg  200 mg 

FORMULATION EXAMPLE 2

Injections having the following composition are prepared in a usualmanner. Compound 10 (1 g) and D-mannitol (5 g) are mixed with distilledwater for injection. By addition of hydrochloric acid and an aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, the pH is adjusted to 6, and then the totalvolume is made up to 1,000 mL with distilled water for injection. 2 mLof the mixture is aseptically packed into each glass vial, and thusinjections (containing 2 mg of the active ingredient per vial) areobtained.

Formula Compound 10   2 mg D-mannitol   10 mg Hydrochloric acid q.s.Aqueous sodium hydroxide solution q.s. Distilled water for injectionq.s. 2.00 ml

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The present invention provides a kynurenine production inhibitor, anitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof having an inhibitory effect on kynurenineproduction, and the like.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compoundrepresented by formula (II):

{wherein ring A¹ represents a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring or apyridine ring (wherein the ring A¹ may have a substituent(s), the numberof which is from 1 to the substitutable number, and the substituent(s)may be the same or different and each is halogen, optionally substitutedlower alkyl or optionally substituted lower alkoxy), X^(A) representsformula (IV):

[wherein m^(1A) and m^(2A) may be the same or different and eachrepresent an integer of 0 or 1, Y^(A) represents an oxygen atom,—S(O)m^(3A)- (wherein m^(3A) represents an integer from 0 to 2) or—NR^(8A)— (wherein R^(8A) represents a hydrogen atom or optionallysubstituted lower alkyl), and R^(6A) and R^(7A) may be the same ordifferent and each represent a hydrogen atom, halogen, cyano, carboxy,optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl,optionally substituted aryl, an optionally substituted heterocyclicgroup, optionally substituted lower alkanoyl, optionally substitutedlower alkoxycarbonyl or —CONR^(12A)R^(13A) (wherein R^(12A) and R^(13A)may be the same or different and each represent a hydrogen atom oroptionally substituted lower alkyl, or R^(12A) and R^(13A) are combinedtogether with the adjacent nitrogen atom to form an optionallysubstituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group)], R^(1A) representsoptionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted loweralkenyl, optionally substituted lower alkynyl, or —NR^(24A)R^(25A)(wherein R^(24A) and R^(25A) may be the same or different and eachrepresent a hydrogen atom, optionally substituted lower alkyl,optionally substituted lower alkenyl, optionally substituted loweralkynyl or optionally substituted cycloalkyl), R^(2A) represents ahydrogen atom or optionally substituted lower alkyl, or R^(1A) andR^(2A) are combined together with the adjacent sulfur atom and nitrogenatom to form an optionally substituted sulfur-containing andnitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, and R^(3A) represents optionallysubstituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, anoptionally substituted heterocyclic group, optionally substituted loweralkanoyl, optionally substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl or—CONR^(28A)R^(29A) (wherein R^(28A) and R^(29A) may be the same ordifferent and each represent a hydrogen atom or optionally substitutedlower alkyl, or R^(28A) and R^(29A) are combined together with theadjacent nitrogen atom to form an optionally substitutednitrogen-containing heterocyclic group)}, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 2. The nitrogen-containing heterocycliccompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according toclaim 1, wherein R^(1A) is optionally substituted lower alkyl,optionally substituted lower alkenyl, optionally substituted loweralkynyl or —NR^(24AA)R^(25AA) (wherein R^(24AA) and R^(25AA) may be thesame or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, optionallysubstituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted lower alkenyl oroptionally substituted lower alkynyl).
 3. The nitrogen-containingheterocyclic compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofaccording to claim 1, wherein ring A¹ is a benzene ring or a pyridinering.
 4. The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to claim 3, whereinm^(2A) is
 1. 5. The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to claim 4, whereinR^(7A) is a hydrogen atom.
 6. The nitrogen-containing heterocycliccompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according toclaim 5, wherein R^(6A) is halogen, cyano, carboxy, optionallysubstituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group,optionally substituted lower alkanoyl, optionally substituted loweralkoxycarbonyl or —CONR^(12A)R^(13A) (wherein R^(12A) and R^(13A) havethe same meanings as defined above, respectively).
 7. Thenitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to claim 5, wherein R^(6A) isoptionally substituted lower alkyl or an optionally substitutedheterocyclic group.
 8. The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to claim 5, whereinR^(6A) is fluorine-substituted lower alkyl.
 9. The nitrogen-containingheterocyclic compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofaccording to claim 5, wherein R^(6A) is trifluoromethyl.
 10. Thenitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 5 to 9,wherein R^(3A) is optionally substituted lower alkyl.
 11. Thenitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of claims 1 or 5, whereinR^(3A) is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, an optionally substitutedheterocyclic group, optionally substituted lower alkanoyl, optionallysubstituted lower alkoxycarbonyl or —CONR^(28A)R^(29A) (wherein R^(28A)and R^(29A) have the same meanings as defined above, respectively). 12.The nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of claims 1 or 5, whereinR^(3A) is an optionally substituted heterocyclic group.
 13. Thenitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof according to any one of claim 1 or 5, whereinR^(2A) is a hydrogen atom.
 14. A pharmaceutical composition comprising,as an active ingredient, the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compoundor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in any one ofclaims 1, 3, 4 and
 5. 15. A method for inhibiting kynurenine productionin a patient, comprising a step of administering to a patient in needthereof an effective amount of the nitrogen-containing heterocycliccompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in anyone of claims 1, 2, and 5 to
 9. 16. The nitrogen-containing heterocycliccompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according toclaim 3, wherein m^(2A) is 1, R^(6A) is optionally substituted loweralkyl, R^(7A) is a hydrogen atom, R^(3A) is an optionally substitutedheterocyclic group, R^(2A) is a hydrogen atom, and R^(1A) is optionallysubstituted lower alkyl.
 17. A pharmaceutical composition comprising, asan active ingredient, the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof described in claim 16.